32. Electromagnetic Waves
Intensity of EM Waves
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Problem 62b
Textbook Question
Textbook QuestionHow practical is solar power for various devices? Assume that on a sunny day, sunlight has an intensity of 1000 W/m² at the surface of Earth and that a solar-cell panel can convert 20% of that sunlight into electric power. Calculate the area A of solar panel needed to power (c) a car that would require 120 hp. (d) In each case, would the area A be small enough to be mounted on the device itself, or in the case of (b) on the roof of a house?
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