The efficiency of a solar cell is 10 percent, and it has a maximum current of 500 mA, a maximum voltage of 0.5 V, and an F.F. of 0.7. Calculate the input power.
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The output power can be calculated by multiplying the maximum current (I) by the maximum voltage (V) and the fill factor (FF). Output Power = I * V * FF = 500 mA * 0.5 V * 0.7 = 175 mW Since the efficiency of the solar cell is given as 10 percent, this means Show more…
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