what i am trying to say is, why is the angle of rays of the sun so important to the energy collected by earth/
2007-02-07 13:24:54 · 4 answers · asked by Mindy D 2 in Environment
Its a matter of geometry. The Earth is a sphere and on the equator the sun light comes in at 90 degrees through the atmosphere. If you setup on the pole the sun comes in at 15 or 20 degrees so more atmosphere is encountered. But, if you mount thr solar panel at the best angle for where you are it isn't too much different (other than timing of course) where ever you are.
2007-02-07 13:36:08 · answer #1 · answered by jim m 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would guess that rays of sunlight that pass through more air before reaching the surface of the earth (small angles) lose more energy than those that don't (e.g., where the angle is 90 degrees).
2007-02-07 13:29:16 · answer #2 · answered by rb42redsuns 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the angle is direct than you get pure solar energy resulting in spring and summer.
2016-03-28 21:32:30 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's not. the sun is so far away, the sun's rays are parallel once they reach us
2007-02-07 13:27:52 · answer #4 · answered by Dashes 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋