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The energy received by the Sun, or irradiance (W/m2) is affected by our distance from the...

  1. The energy received by the Sun, or irradiance (W/m2) is affected by our distance from the Sun and interactions with Earth’s atmosphere. For each of the following locations, describe the expected irradiance value in W/m2.
    1. The International Space Station
    2. Surface of the earth at mid-day with no clouds
    3. At a solar module testing facility
    4. The surface of the Sun
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