Chemistry In Context
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ISBN: 9781259638145
Author: Fahlman, Bradley D., Purvis-roberts, Kathleen, Kirk, John S., Bentley, Anne K., Daubenmire, Patrick L., ELLIS, Jamie P., Mury, Michael T., American Chemical Society
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Chapter 6, Problem 50Q
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Interpretation Introduction
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The location of largest power plant has to be given.
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Interpretation Introduction
Interpretation:
Large-scale PV cells installation locations has to be given.
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Interpretation Introduction
Interpretation:
To promote a centralized array rather than individual rooftop solar units, two factors has to be given.
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