Suppose the average solar energy incident on the green canopy (leaves) of a tree were 108 J per day. The calorific value of the wood obtained from this tree is 15 kJg. If the tree could convert 1% of incident solar energy as wood, how many days will it take to produce 10 kg of wood?

Suppose the average solar energy incident on the green canopy (leaves) of a tree were 108 J per day. The calorific value of the wood obtained from this tree is 15 kJg. If the tree could convert 1% of incident solar energy as wood, how many days will it take to produce 10 kg of wood?

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Suppose the average solar energy incident on the
green canopy (leaves) of a tree were 10 J per day. The calorific value of
the wood obtained from this tree is 15 kJg. If the tree could convert
1% of incident solar energy as wood, how many days will it take to
produce 10 kg of wood?

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