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Re: Graphene layer could allow solar cells to generate power when it rains

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jimp@specsol.spam.sux.com wrote:
> Sam Wormley <swormley1@gmail.com> wrote:
> 
>>> This phenomenon inspired researchers working with Qunwei Tang to use
>>> graphene electrodes to obtain power from the impact of raindrops.
> 
> Are you fucking kidding?
> 
> As the average size and terminal velocity of rain are well known, how about
> you enlighten us with just how much energy is available in 1 inch of rain
> over a 1 meter square area?
> 
> For simplicity, assume a 30 degree tilt for the panels.
> 
> Breathlessly awaiting your analysis.
> 
  
Nothing from the spamming dipshit wannabe teacher?

Is the problem too hard for you?

Let me help you get started:

1 inch of rain over a 1 meter square area is 0.0254 m^3 of water.

 

-- 
Jim Pennino

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Graphene layer could allow solar cells to generate power when it rains Sam Wormley <swormley1@gmail.com> - 2016-04-01 22:39 -0500
  Re: Graphene layer could allow solar cells to generate power when it rains benj <none@gmail.com> - 2016-04-01 23:47 -0400
  Re: Graphene layer could allow solar cells to generate power when it rains jimp@specsol.spam.sux.com - 2016-04-02 06:10 +0000
    Re: Graphene layer could allow solar cells to generate power when it rains jimp@specsol.spam.sux.com - 2016-04-02 17:29 +0000
      Re: Graphene layer could allow solar cells to generate power when it rains jimp@specsol.spam.sux.com - 2016-04-03 21:12 +0000

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