Physics PYQ 134 of 144 · Modern Physics

Solar energy is converted into electric energy through

  1. ADry cells
  2. BLeclanche cells
  3. CVoltaic cells
  4. DPhoto voltaic cells

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Correct answer: (d) Photo voltaic cells

Explanation

A photovoltaic cell is a semiconductor device that converts sunlight directly into electricity via the photovoltaic effect.

Dry cells, Leclanché cells and voltaic cells are all chemical cells that convert chemical energy, not solar energy, into electricity.

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