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Chapter 15 Problem 53

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Solar cells (Fig. 15–26) can produce about 40 W of electricity per square meter of surface area if directly facing the Sun. How large an area is required to supply the needs of a house that requires 24 kWh/day? Would this fit on the roof of an average house? (Assume the Sun shines about 9 h/day.)

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Title Physics: Principles with Applications 7 
Author Douglas C. Giancoli
ISBN 9780321625922

Solar cells (Fig. 1526) can produce about 40 W of

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