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What is the primary difference between a flat-plate solar collector and a concentrating solar collector?
1
A flat-plate solar collector requires more space than a concentrating solar collector.
2
A flat-plate solar collector is primarily used for heating, while a concentrating solar collector is primarily used for cooling.
3
A flat-plate solar collector absorbs sunlight from all directions, while a concentrating solar collector focuses sunlight onto a smaller area.
4
A flat-plate solar collector cannot be used in commercial applications, while a concentrating solar collector can.