The intensity of solar radiation at the top of Earth's atmosphere is 1340 W/m2. A person has a projected surface area of 0.8 m2. Assume that 5% of the incoming solar energy reaches Earth's surface, and that you absorb 50% of the incident energy. What amount of solar energy do you absorb in 30 minutes?
A) 186 kJ
B) 257 kJ
C) 540 kJ
D) 641 kJ
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