• lurker2718@lemmings.world
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    10 months ago

    Yes i am, because it is unimportant if the light comes from the sun or the moon or a 3km large satellite (assuming they would have the same radiance). It would be important if the power plant were ten times larger, the satellite would be closer or larger. However in this case the limit to the power is is the etendue of the light at the satellite. The maximum power is the etendue at the satellite times radiant flux of the sun.
    If you want a fun and interesting read which does explain a related “problem”, there is a relevant xkcd

    I could explain it to you in at least five different ways in detail, three of them i have already done in short here in the comments. However, you never argued directly against my point. You don’t talk to me seriosly but laugh about it.
    This is not what a serious disussion looks like like. If you want an explaination, i would be motiviated to take the time and explain it in detail.
    Note that i listened to your point, considered it and argued why it plays no role. You have not considered my explainations.