Chapter 18, Problem 73AE

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The area of the land that will absorb the sunlight to provide the given amount of electrical power is to be calculated.

Concept introduction: The Area of land required is calculated by the formula,

$\text{Area}=\frac{\text{Required}\text{electrical}\text{power}}{\text{Average}\text{electrical}\text{power}\text{per}\text{square}\text{meter}}$

To determine: The area of the land that will absorb the sunlight to provide the given amount of electrical power.