Day 3 - Pyrheliometers

A detailed illustration showing various types of pyrheliometers and pyranometers in a scientific setting, with arrows indicating solar radiation measurements and diagrams illustrating their components.

Test Your Knowledge on Pyrheliometers

Welcome to our quiz on Pyrheliometers! This quiz will challenge your understanding of solar radiation measuring instruments and their components. Whether you're a student, researcher, or just curious about the topic, this quiz is designed to enhance your knowledge.

You'll face questions that cover various aspects, including:

  • Types of radiation measured
  • Functionality of different pyranometers and pyrheliometers
  • Technical principles behind their operation
6 Questions2 MinutesCreated by MeasuringLight42
Pyrheliometers measure ______ radiation
Direct
Diffuse
Indirect
Total
Pyranometers measure ______
Direct
Diffuse
Beam
Total
In the collimator setup, the tube allows only parallel rays to enter the instrument.
True
False
In the Angstrom Compensation Pyrheliometer, ______ between the the two manganin strips is measured as electrical current to heat the shaded strip.
Voltage difference
Pressure difference
Temperature difference
Colour difference
In the Abbot Silver disk Pyrheliometer, a ________ measures the temperature at the sensor disk.
Barometer
Thermometer
Pyranometer
Hygrometer
The phenomenon in which an electrical voltage is developed across a junction between two metals at different temperatures is called _______.
Photoelectric effect
Thermoelectric effect
Hydroelectric effect
Chemoelectric effect
{"name":"Day 3 - Pyrheliometers", "url":"https://www.quiz-maker.com/QPREVIEW","txt":"Welcome to our quiz on Pyrheliometers! This quiz will challenge your understanding of solar radiation measuring instruments and their components. Whether you're a student, researcher, or just curious about the topic, this quiz is designed to enhance your knowledge.You'll face questions that cover various aspects, including:Types of radiation measuredFunctionality of different pyranometers and pyrheliometersTechnical principles behind their operation","img":"https:/images/course5.png"}
Powered by: Quiz Maker