A solar water heater is used to heat water from initial temperature of 16°C to 80.55°C. If the solar panel 1.5 square meters receives heat from the sun at 2KW/m2. Calculate the flow of water in liters per hour.

A solar water heater is used to heat water from initial temperature of 16°C to 80.55°C. If the solar panel 1.5 square meters receives heat from the sun at 2KW/m2. Calculate the flow of water in liters per hour.

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A solar water heater is used to heat water from initial temperature of 16°C to 80,55°C.
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