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Evvie72

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Explain how a photovoltaic cell converts solar energy into voltage and current.
 
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Which of the following best describes the difference between a passive and an active solar heating system? _______
 
  a. The active system uses more energy than the passive system because it has pumps and fans.
  b. The passive system uses more energy than the passive system because it has pumps and fans.
  c. There is no difference between the active and passive types of solar heating systems.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 26, 2018
Answer to Question 1

When light particles called photons strike silicon material , they are absorbed into the cell. When the photon strikes an electron it causes it to move and this movement of electrons is called electrical current. Section 1.3.1 Single-Crystal Photovoltaic Cells

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Gracias!

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