Multiple choice

On which principal is the solar cell based?

  1. Solar thermal collector

  2. Electrochemical cell

  3. Electromagnetic radiation

  4. Photovoltaic effect

  5. Spectroscopy

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D Correct answer
Explanation

A solar cell (also called a photovoltaic cell) is an electrical device that converts the energy of light directly into electricity by the photovoltaic effect.