Physics: Principles with Applications (7th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32162-592-7
ISBN 13: 978-0-32162-592-2

Chapter 15 - The Laws of Thermodynamics - Problems - Page 440: 53

Answer

Yes.

Work Step by Step

Calculate the required area for the solar panels. $$\frac{24000W\cdot h}{day}\frac{1day}{9h\;sunlight}\frac{1m^2}{40W}=66.7m^2$$ Assuming that the average house is one story with a roof area of 1000 square feet, that is about 1.5 times the required area for the solar panels. The panels would probably fit on an average house.
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