Question

How do solar ovens track the sun as it moves during the day?

Answer 1

When the sun is overhead, light rays pass through less atmosphere, so less UV radiation is screened out. A solar cooker works like a one-way lobster trap. It lets UV light rays in and then converts them to longer infrared light rays that can't escape.

Answer 2

A sort of solar thermal collector is a solar cooker. It "collects" and retains the thermal (heat) energy of the Sun. When high frequency light (visible and ultraviolet) is transformed into low frequency infrared radiation, heat is created.

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