Which of the following is approximately the rate of solar energy (in $K W)$ falling per $m^{2}$ on the surface area of the earth?

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The correct option is A $1$
At upper atmosphere this rate is $1.368 k w / m^{2}$
and at earth's surface this rate is $1 k w / m^{2} .$
Ans. (A)

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Which of the following is approximately the rate of solar energy (in KW) falling per m2 on the surface area of the earth?

The correct option is A 1At upper atmosphere this rate is 1.368kw/m2and at earth's surface this rate is 1kw/m2.Ans. (A)

Which of the following is approximately the rate of solar energy (in $K W)$ falling per $m^{2}$ on the surface area of the earth?

The correct option is A $1$
At upper atmosphere this rate is $1.368 k w / m^{2}$
and at earth's surface this rate is $1 k w / m^{2} .$
Ans. (A)