Why solar panels are attached on both sides of satellites.
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Solar panels are attached on both sides of satellites because
1. Solar panels need to have a lot of surface area that can be pointed towards the Sun as the spacecraft moves.
2. More exposed surface area means more electricity can be converted from light energy from the Sun.
3. Since spacecraft have to be small, this limits the amount of power that can be produced. So satellites are fitted with solar panels on both sides.
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To get an increased surface are of coverage, solar panels are fixed on both sides of space craft.
Explanation:
- Solar panels convert the incident light energy on their photovoltaic cells to Electrical energy.
- In spacecraft, these are fixed on both sides, in order to get an increased surface area. The spaceship has sensors that act as control systems.
- The functioning of this is ensured by the uninterrupted solar power in outer space. Thus the unused outer areas are covered with solar panels that act as collectors of solar energy and generate electricity.
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