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To: thackney

Is that 1,365 watts per sq. meter per day?


56 posted on 11/12/2007 10:13:16 AM PST by NYCRebublican (No more Slimes)
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Is that 1,365 watts per sq. meter per day?

Watts is a measurement of power, not energy. It is an instantaneous unit. You need to measure "watt x time" to have a energy measurement during a duration. Typically it is measured in kiloWattHours or larger units.

58 posted on 11/12/2007 10:35:23 AM PST by thackney (life is fragile, handle with prayer)
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