Solar panels on one of the NWU solar car prototype, have an emissivity of e = 0.819.  When in direct sunlight, they absorb energy at a rate of 877 J/s per square meter of surface.  Assume that the only energy loss is due to the emission of radiation.  What equilibrium temperature are the panels reaching?

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Solar panels on one of the NWU solar car prototype, have an emissivity of e = 0.819.  When in direct sunlight, they absorb energy at a rate of 877 J/s per square meter of surface.  Assume that the only energy loss is due to the emission of radiation.  What equilibrium temperature are the panels reaching?

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