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Draw a schematic diagram and show components of solar power plants.

Important Questions on Energy Management

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Solar energy is treated as the energy source of the future. Write any two solar devices working on solar energy that can be utilised in daily life.
HARD
When we harness wind energy, we harness solar energy indirectly. Explain, why?  
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The graph shows the variation with the incident solar intensity I of the temperature of a solar panel used to heat water. Thermal energy is extracted at a rate of 320 W . The area of the panel is  2.0 m2. Calculate, for a solar intensity of 400 W/m2, the temperature of the water,

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Why are the pipes of solar water heater made up of copper?
HARD
Distinguish between a solar panel and a photovoltaic cell.
EASY
How the thermal effect of solar energy can be used?
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The graph shows the variation with the incident solar intensity I with the temperature of a solar panel used to heat water. Thermal energy is extracted at a rate of 320 W . The area of the panel is  2.0 m2. Calculate, for a solar intensity of 400 W/m2, the power incident on the panel.

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Explain the difference.

Thermal electricity generation and solar thermal electricity generation.

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What is solar panel?
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What are the benefits of a solar cooker?
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Why is a black colour used in a solar cooker?
HARD

A diagram of OTEC (Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion) system is given below. In which part water is converted into water vapours?  

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EASY
What is the energy transformation that takes place in a solar cell?
HARD

Sunlight of intensity of 700 Wm-2 is captured with 70% efficiency by a solar panel, which then sends the captured energy into a house with 50%efficiency. a. The house loses thermal energy through bad insulation at a rate of 3.0 kW. Find the area of the solar panel needed in order to keep the temperature of the house constant. 

HARD

A diagram of OTEC (Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion) system is given below. In which part water is converted into water vapours?  

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Why is a mirror fixed to the solar cooker?
EASY
In the solar water heater, energy is transformed into which form?
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What are the advantages and limitations of solar energy?

EASY

Write the quadrants in which the following points lie:

-4,7

EASY
Why is it not possible to use solar cells to meet our energy needs? State three reason to support to your answer.