photovoltaic cell
Solar cells use the photovoltaic effect. This topic is part of Energy within Technology. This page currently draws on 4 supporting questions, with answers and bonus facts available below.
photovoltaic cell trivia questions
A photovoltaic cell converts sunlight directly into what?
Answer: Electricity
Bonus fact: Solar cells use the photovoltaic effect.
What semiconductor is commonly used in photovoltaic cells?
Answer: Silicon
Bonus fact: Crystalline silicon dominates the solar-cell market.
What happens at a photovoltaic junction when light frees charge carriers?
Answer: An electric current can flow
Bonus fact: An internal electric field separates electrons and holes.
A solar panel is made from many what?
Answer: Photovoltaic cells
Bonus fact: Cells are wired together into modules.