On clear day, sunlight delivers approximately 1000 J each second to a 1 m2 surface; smaller areas receive proportionally less—half the area receives half the energy. A 12% efficient solar cell, a square 15 cm on a side, is in bright sunlight. How much electric power does it produce?A. 0.9 W B. 1.8 W C. 2.7 W D. 3.6 W

On clear day, sunlight delivers approximately 1000 J each second to a 1 m2 surface; smaller areas receive proportionally less—half the area receives half the energy. A 12% efficient solar cell, a square 15 cm on a side, is in bright sunlight. How much electric power does it produce?A. 0.9 W B. 1.8 W C. 2.7 W D. 3.6 W

College Physics

11th Edition

ISBN:9781305952300

Author:Raymond A. Serway, Chris Vuille

Publisher:Raymond A. Serway, Chris Vuille

Chapter11: Energy In Thermal Processes

Section: Chapter Questions

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