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Detailed explanation of racking_module and module_type in PVSystem docstring #1942

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@matsuobasho

Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe.
Without prior knowledge, the racking_model and the module_type parameters are not properly explained, especially with respect to how their combination is used to select a temperature model.

Describe the solution you'd like
A detailed description racking_model and module_type and how/why certain combinations are then used to select a SAPM or PVSyst temperature model. This description should be in the notes section of PVSystem and Array.

It would also be useful to include a brief version of this description in the PVSystem user guide.

Also, note that currently the docstring of the racking_model argument in both PVSystem and FixedMount is incomplete - it is missing the freestanding option. This needs to be fixed.

Describe alternatives you've considered
I've searched the codebase and tutorials for an explanation.

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