Solar Thermal Collector

Compare two liquid-based solar collectors to provide hot water for a home. System A is characterized by a corrected slope of the collector efficiency graph of 6.8  W  m^-2  K^-1 and corrected intercept of 0.70 . System B is characterized by a corrected slope of the collector efficiency graph of 7.9  W  m^-2  K^-1 and corrected intercept of 0.75 . Which collector system will provide the most energy for the month? Assume: a. Water will be heated to 60^∘ C. b. The average outdoor air temperature fo

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