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Question
Solar photovoltaic cells convert the solar radiation energy directly into ______ energy.
Options
electrical
potential
kinetic
heat
chemical
solar
mechanical
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Solution
Solar photovoltaic cells convert the solar radiation energy directly into electrical energy.
Explanation:
Solar photovoltaic cell converts the solar radiation energy directly into electrical energy. This is called solar photovoltaic effect. The electrical energy generated through this energy transformation process is DC in nature. These solar cells are made of a special type of material called semiconductor (e.g. silicon).
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