Find the amount of solar energy you absorb

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The intensity of solar radiation at the top of the Earth's atmosphere is 1506 W/m2. Assuming 60% of the incoming solar energy reaches the Earth's surface and you absorb 50% of the incident energy, find the amount of solar energy you absorb if you sunbathe for 58 minutes.

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