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Explain how P-type material and N-type material are combined through doping to make a silicon PV cell.
 
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The three largest PV solar energy farms rated by DC peak power that are currently in production in the United States as of 2009 are _______
 
  a. Kramer Junction California, Desoto County Florida, and Nellis AFB
  b. Kennedy Space Center, Nellis AFB, and Alamosa Colorado
  c. Desoto County Florida, Nellis AFB, and Alamosa Colorado



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Answer to Question 1

P-type and N-type material are combined through doping process which means they are mixed at precise amounts to create a PN junction. See figure 5-12 as an example.

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