APPLICATIONS+INVESTIGATIONS IN EARTH
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Author: Tarbuck
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Chapter 13.6, Problem 5A
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The approximate monthly values for the solar radiation at the outer edge of the atmosphere at 40° south latitude and the reason for the values in March, June, September, and December.
Introduction:
The radiant energy emitted by Sun from nuclear fusion reaction is defined as the solar radiation.
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