Many sun-tracking mirrors are used to focus sunlight on a central tower boiler to produce steam to drive generators. This best describes:

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The use of sun-tracking mirrors to focus sunlight on a central tower boiler is a characteristic of solar power towers, which use indirect solar energy to produce electricity. This is not an example of active or passive solar heating, as the focus is on producing electricity rather than directly heating a space or water. It also does not involve photovoltaic solar cells, which convert sunlight directly into electricity without the use of mirrors.

Many Sun-Tracking Mirrors Are Used to Focus Sunlight on a Central