Based on the Chapter 2 Investigation (Evaluating Solar Energy),how does the percentage of solar energy available vary as a function of sun angle?
A)It does not vary as a function of sun angle
B)The percentage increases as sun angle increases
C)The percentage decreases as sun angle increases
D)The percentage is high at low sun angles

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The percentage of solar energy available increases as the sun angle increases because the sunlight travels through less atmosphere at higher angles, reducing the amount of energy absorbed or scattered by the atmosphere.

Based on the Chapter 2 Investigation (Evaluating Solar Energy),how Does