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burton19126

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Which direction do the photo-ejected electrons in a photovoltaic cell travel?
 
  A) from the n-type, through a wire, to the p-type, and then back across the junction to the n-type silicon
  B) from the p-type, through a wire, to the n-type, and then back across the junction to the p-type silicon
  C) from the n-type, across the junction, into the p-type silicon
  D) from the p-type, across the junction, into the n-type silicon
  E) none of the above

Question 2

Which of the following statements describes what happens when you press a n-type silicon wafer against a p-type silicon wafer?
 
  A) The n-type wafer becomes slightly positive, while the p-type becomes slightly negative.
  B) The p-type wafer becomes slightly positive, while the n-type becomes slightly negative.
  C) There is no change.
  D) They both become slightly negative.
  E) They both become slightly positive.



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Answer to Question 1

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Answer to Question 2

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