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The Effect of Path Difference

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Solar radiation flux is usually measured with the help of which of the following instrument?

A

Anemometer

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Pyranometer

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Sunshine recorder

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All of the above

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Solution

The correct option is C Pyranometer
Solar radiation flux is usually measured with the help of pyranometer. Its name is derived from Greek word ‘Pyr’ which has the meaning of fire and ‘Ano’ meaning above sky.

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