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What is estimation of solar constant?

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1.4 kW per square meter

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1.4 W per square meter

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1.6 kW per square meter

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1.4 kW per square centimeter

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Solution

The correct option is A 1.4 kW per square meter
Solar constant is defined as the mean amount of the solar energy received by the Earth's atmosphere, per unit of the area, during the time when the Earth is at the mean distance from the Sun. Solar constant equals to 1388 watts per square meter.

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