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In what form is solar energy is radiated from the sun?(a) Ultraviolet Radiation(b) Infrared radiation(c) Electromagnetic waves(d) Transverse wavesThe question was posed to me in a job interview.My enquiry is from Solar Radiation in section Solar Energy of Energy Engineering

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The correct option is (C) Electromagnetic waves

To EXPLAIN: Solar energy is radiated from the sun in the form of electromagnetic waves of shorter wavelength of 0.2 to 0.4 MICROMETERS. Out of all the solar energy radiations reaching the earth’s atmosphere, 8% is ultraviolet radiation, 40% is visible range light and 46% is by infrared radiation.



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