Why is a transparent cover used in a flat plate collector?
A. To maximize transmission of the incident sunlight into the box
B. To minimize transmission of the incident sunlight into the box
C. To entirely reflect the incident sunlight back
D. To ensure partial transmission of the incident sunlight into the box
Answer:A
Why is a transparent cover used in a flat plate collector?
A. To maximize transmission of the incident sunlight into the box B. To minimize transmission of the incident sunlight into the box C. To entirely reflect the incident sunlight back D. To ensure partial transmission of the incident sunlight into the box
Explanation: A transparent cover is used in a flat plate collector. This is because it maximizes the transmission of the incident sunlight into the box thereby collecting maximum sunlight for thermal energy.