Tag Archives: spectrum

astronomy question. with sun and energy?

Tweet by Kate’s Photo Diary Question by johnathon mengwasser: astronomy question. with sun and energy? calculate the amount of energy that th sun provides per meter squared and per second at the surface of the sun(in units of Watts per meter squared). When analyzing a solar spectrum researchers find that the brightness peak occurs at … Continue reading

Does solar power work through windows?

TweetQuestion by waldopepper: Does solar power work through windows? Or does the glass remove most or all of the energy contained in sunlight? Just wondered if I power one of those portable solar chargers if I can leave it working during the day next to a window. Thanks for the answers. I just wasn’t sure … Continue reading

Is it alright to use a blacklight to light indoor herb garden?

TweetQuestion by Eric D: Is it alright to use a blacklight to light indoor herb garden? I’m just setting up my indoor herb garden due to frost outdoors but I do not know if it’s good to use the blacklight being ultra violet light and ultra violet can burn. I know I will receive better … Continue reading

Q&A: Is the government poisoning our water supply, because when i water my garden it is making rainbows?

TweetQuestion by Tim Strom: Is the government poisoning our water supply, because when i water my garden it is making rainbows? Something is weird with the water. Best answer: Answer by Nicole BActually, the rainbows are from light going through water. Water acts as a prism and when light goes through them and comes out … Continue reading