Estimate global temperature increase from solar forcing

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The discussion focuses on estimating the contribution of solar forcing to the global temperature increase since 1900, using a climate sensitivity of 0.5K per watt per square meter. Calculations indicate that solar forcing could account for an increase between 0.03°C and 0.12°C based on values ranging from 0.06 to 0.24 w/m2. Participants express uncertainty about whether to present the results in absolute terms or as a percentage. The importance of including units in the final answer is emphasized. Overall, the calculations suggest that solar forcing has a relatively minor role in the observed temperature rise.
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Homework Statement


using a climate sensitivity of 0.5K per watt per square meter, estimate how much of the .9 c global temperature increase since 1900 could be due to solar forcing who value is the range of .06 to .24 w/m2



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The Attempt at a Solution


.5 x .06 = .03
.5 x .24 = .12

Im not sure If I am on the right track
 
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Yes, I believe that's all that's needed, but always include units. Maybe you are expected to represent the answer as a percentage?
 
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