Problem s: A photovoltaic array of (solar cells) is 10.0% efficient in gathering solar energy and converting it to electricity. Part (a) If the average intensity of sunlight on one day is 710 W/m², what area, in square meters, should your array have to gather energy at the e of 110 W? A = 0.1551

Problem s: A photovoltaic array of (solar cells) is 10.0% efficient in gathering solar energy and converting it to electricity. Part (a) If the average intensity of sunlight on one day is 710 W/m², what area, in square meters, should your array have to gather energy at the e of 110 W? A = 0.1551

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