I'd like something that I can really go build in a backyard or roottop and get some perceivable change in water temperature.
2007-01-03 15:41:35 · 5 answers · asked by libre 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
Yes. To prevent reflections, place the mirror(s) as high as possible.
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2007-01-03 18:59:28 · answer #1 · answered by Thermo 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not cost effective because you would also need some way of focusing the sunlight and to track the sun across the sky.
A more cost effective way would be to use solar heating arrays (or solar collector) on your roof. These are basically using black plastic pipe set against a black background to maximize infrared radiation from the sun.
Good luck - It works!
2007-01-03 15:59:55 · answer #2 · answered by Scarp 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, and in fact solar pool water heaters are not uncommon in sunny areas such as southern California. You don't need mirrors -- you just need a black box, with a transparent top, and piping running through it. You also need a small pump to circulate the water.
2007-01-03 15:45:56 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Hi. Yes. Anything that puts more heat energy into anything will heat it.
2007-01-03 15:45:14 · answer #4 · answered by Cirric 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it probally could depending on the angle and at the time how much he is given off by the sun.
2007-01-03 15:45:03 · answer #5 · answered by shelly528293 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋