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96. In a sunny location, sunlight has a power density of about 1 kW/m². Photovoltaic solar cells can convert this power into electricity with 15% efficiency. If a typical home uses 385 kWh of electricity per month, how many square meters of solar cells are required to meet its energy requirements? Assume that elec- tricity can be generated from the sunlight for 8 hours per day. A What area of solar cells do you need to power a home?

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