Solar radiation consists of ultraviolet, visible and infrared radiations.

True

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False

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Solution

The correct option is A True
Visible light, infrared and small amount of ultraviolet light is emitted by Sun.
Solar energy is the combination of light and heat energy.
Light energy is due to visible radiation and heat energy is due to infrared radiation.
Hence, the above statement is true.

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