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Instruments for measuring Solar Radiation? A) Ammeter B) Pyranometer C) Dynamometer D) Anemometer

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Author:Andrew Fraknoi; David Morrison; Sidney C. Wolff

Publisher:Andrew Fraknoi; David Morrison; Sidney C. Wolff

Chapter5: Radiation And Spectra

Section: Chapter Questions

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