forces will generally be below 50 gm. Not significant and counter productive in my
opinion.
See Appendix M for calculations and more discussion.
PART B: APPENDICES
APPENDIX A: PERFORMANCE OF MOTOR AND PANEL
The following information relates to the performance of a solar panel when connected to
an electric motor. Its main purpose is to assist in explaining the importance of selecting
the correct gear ratio to suit the prevailing light conditions.
NOTE: The explanation is somewhat simplistic so the basic ideas can be understood
more easily. See appropriate Texts for complete and accurate descriptions.
- PANEL PERFORMANCE (SILICON CELLS)
The solar panel produces electricity from the energy in the light which falls on it. The
current it produces varies directly with the intensity of the light which falls on it. Low
light levels give low current and high light levels give high current. At a given light level,
the panel behaves like a constant current source.
At a particular light level, the panel can deliver current UP TO the maximum current
available at that light level.