Explore topic-wise MCQs in Energy Engineering.

This section includes 7 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Energy Engineering knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

Instrument used to measure direct beam of solar irradiance is called ____________

A. Pyranometer
B. Net radiometer
C. Gardon gauge
D. Pyrheliometer
Answer» E.
2.

Which type of device is used to measure solar irradiance on a planar surface?

A. Pyranometer
B. Net radiometer
C. Gardon gauge
D. Pyrheliometer
Answer» B. Net radiometer
3.

What is the angle of declination on 60th day of the leap year?

A. -8.29
B. 8.29
C. 4.82
D. 12.44
Answer» B. 8.29
4.

What is the angle of declination on May 12 considering it s a leap year?

A. 20.34<sup>o</sup>
B. 22.85<sup>o</sup>
C. 29.42<sup>o</sup>
D. 12.4<sup>o</sup>
Answer» B. 22.85<sup>o</sup>
5.

What is angle of declination on 305th day of year and what day is it?

A. -23.26<sup>o</sup>, November 2
B. -15.06<sup>o</sup>, November 1
C. -18.96<sup>o</sup>, November 2
D. -10.52<sup>o</sup>, November 1
Answer» C. -18.96<sup>o</sup>, November 2
6.

How much would be the angle of declination on DECEMBER 21 at 0900 h (LAT). The collector s located in New Delhi (28o35 N, 77o12 E) and is tilted at an angle of 36o with the horizontal and is pointing south?

A. -44.28<sup>o</sup>
B. -28.92<sup>o</sup>
C. -23.45<sup>o</sup>
D. -42.22<sup>o</sup>
Answer» D. -42.22<sup>o</sup>
7.

The vector sum of the components along the line normal of the titled surface in a direction normal to the tilted surface is called as __________

A. Solar intensity
B. Declination
C. Incident angle
D. Hour angle
Answer» B. Declination