The power absorbed by a solar panel varies directly with its area. Suppose an 8 square meter panel absorbs 8,160 watts of power.

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LenKa [72]

3 years ago

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The power absorbed by a solar panel varies directly with its area. Suppose an 8 square meter panel absorbs 8,160 watts of power.

How much power does a 12 square meter solar panel absorb?

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Verdich [7] · Answer 1 · 2021-12-09T20:43:08+03:00

Verdich [7]3 years ago

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Write them equations: 8/8160 = 12/x. What's x?

Cross multiplying yields: 8x = 12*8160 --> 1020*12 --> x = 12240.

So the 12 square meter solar panel absorbs 12240 watts of power.

olga_2 [115] · Answer 2 · 2021-12-09T18:56:44+03:00

olga_2 [115]3 years ago

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Answer is 12240 watts of power that a 12 square meter solar panel absorb.