Solar Energy The amount of energy collected by a solar panel depends on the intensity of the sun’s rays and the area of the panel. Let the
Suppose that .
(a) Find , and interpret the meaning of each.
(b) Compute W and interpret its meaning.
(c) If the solar panel is to collect the maximum number of watts, what must be true about I and A?
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