BPSC – Combined Competitive Examination · Question 113
Which of the following is the value of the solar constant?
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Answer: (B) 1.4 kW/m²
Explanation
The solar constant (solar flux at Earth's mean distance) is about 1361 W/m² ≈ 1.4 kW/m².
- (A) Incorrect
Wrong: too high.
- (B) Correct
Correct: the solar constant is about 1.36 kW/m² (~1.4).
- (C) Incorrect
Wrong: too low.
- (D) Incorrect
Wrong: too high.