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How does the angle the light makes with the surface affect the results?
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It is at the greater angle (higher solar elevation) that the surface area receives the most energy because the rays are spread out less. ... The smaller the elevation angle (30°, 20°, 10°) the less energy received per square centimeter, because the rays spread out over a greater area.

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