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The light from the sun travels in a straight line, and we can assume the light rays to be parellel. The angle of incidence on the earths rounded surface depends on where you are on the earth and what time it is. Mid-day on the equator and the rays would hit the ground straight on. Further to the north or south, or later/earlier in the day and the light rays would hit at more of angle. The rays would also have to penitrate more of the earths atmosphere as the angle increases, which takes more `strength` out of the sun.
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Earths rotational axis is oriented perpendicular to the suns rays on the first day of?
The plane upon which the Earth travels round the Sun is called the ecliptic. It is only when two bodies are on this plane, and in line with the Sun, that an eclipse is observed. Hence the name ecliptic. The Earth's spin axis is always oriented about 23.4 degrees from the ecliptic plane. The Earth's spin axis is never perpendicular to the Sun's rays. You may be referring to the Sun being directly overhead at the Equator twice per year.
At 11 am on January 13 If the length of the shadow is 2 m and 44 cm what is the Suns zenith angle?
The angle of the sun can be worked out through trigonometry, but first you will need the height of the object that is causing the shadow, since a taller object will make a longer shadow. Tan a = H/2.44 Where a is the angle and H is the height of the object. And the date is not relevant.
What are the cooler areas on the suns surface?
sunspots
What is the suns rotational period?
25 days
If the equatorial diameter of the sun is 1.39 million kilometer how many kilometers is the suns radius?
1.39 / 2 = 0.695
How does the tilt of earth axis affects how the suns rays strike earth?
the tilt of earth affects the sun's rays because if it is tilted the shaded part will not get the sun's rays but the other side will.
Does The angle that the Suns rays strike a region of Earth determine the amount of heat transferred.?
true :)
Do the suns rays that are at an angle produce more heat?
no
How does the angle of which the suns rays strike the earth affect the temp at the earths surface?
The angle at which the sun's rays strike the Earth's surface affects the intensity of the sunlight spread over a larger or smaller area, impacting the surface temperature. When the sun's rays hit the Earth at a higher angle (closer to perpendicular), the energy is concentrated over a smaller area, leading to higher temperatures. Conversely, when the angle is lower (closer to parallel), the energy is spread over a larger area, resulting in lower temperatures.
How does the angle at which the Suns rays strike the earth affect the temperature at earth surface?
If the sun's rays hit the Earth's surface at a direct spot, which is usually around the equator, that area would be the warmest. Any area that is far away from the sun's rays is usually cold.
What angle will the suns rays most directly hit the earth?
the equater A+ 90 degrees
What happens to temperature as the angle at which the suns rays strike the earths surface decreases?
As the angle at which the sun's rays strike the Earth's surface decreases, the energy from the sun is spread over a larger area, leading to lower intensity of heating. This results in a decrease in temperature as less heat is absorbed by the surface.
Why is the sun's intensity different at different area of the earth?
The sun's intensity varies at different areas of the Earth due to the angle at which the sun's rays hit the Earth's surface. At the equator, the sun's rays hit the Earth more directly, leading to higher intensity, whereas at higher latitudes, the angle of the sun's rays is more oblique, resulting in lower intensity. Factors such as the Earth's tilt, atmosphere, and time of year also play a role in determining the sun's intensity in different regions.
Do the suns rays point towards heaven or earth?
lol earth
How are the suns rays different at the equator compared to the poles?
Only in the angle of incidence.
Where are the Suns rays least direct on the earth?
At the poles
How does the angle of incidence of the suns rays effect the temperature?
The angle of incidence of the sun's rays affects temperature because it determines the intensity of solar energy reaching a specific area. When sunlight hits the Earth at a higher angle (closer to perpendicular), the energy is concentrated over a smaller area, leading to greater heating compared to when sunlight hits at a lower angle (more oblique), where the energy is spread over a larger area, resulting in less heating.
