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Chapter 33, Problem 14P
(a)
To determine
The power per unit area utilized by the family.
(b)
To determine
The power per unit area utilized by the car.
(c)
To determine
The reason due to which the solar energy is not use directly.
(d)
To determine
The practical uses of solar energy.
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