Virtual Labs

To Study The Characteristics Of Solar Cell

In the solar cell experiment, what is the purpose of using a load resistor?

a: To control the intensity of the incident light. Explanation

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b: To provide a path for the flow of electrical current. Explanation

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c: To convert electrical energy into light energy. Explanation

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d: To regulate the temperature of the solar cell. Explanation

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In the solar cell experiment, keeping other variables constant how the intensity of the incident light varies the electrical output of the solar cell?

a: The electrical output decreases with increase in the intensity of incident light. Explanation

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b: The electrical output remain the same with increase in the intensity of incident light. Explanation

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c: The electrical output becomes zero with increase in the intensity of incident light. Explanation

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d: The electrical output increases with increase in the intensity of incident light. Explanation

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What is the difference between solar cell and photodiode?

a: No external bias in solar cell and it is used in converting light energy into electrical energy Explanation

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b: No external bias in photodiode and photodiodes detect light levels and produce electrical signals Explanation

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c: Larger surface area in photodiode and it is used in converting light energy into electrical energy Explanation

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d: There is no difference between solar cell and photodiode Explanation

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Which of the following factors can significantly affect the efficiency of a solar cell?

a: The type of load resistor used in the experiment. Explanation

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b: The color of the laboratory walls. Explanation

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c: The material used for the anti-reflective coating. Explanation

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d: The wavelength of the incident light. Explanation

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What is the purpose of the anti-reflective coating used on the surface of some solar cells?

a: To increase the color perception of the solar cell. Explanation

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b: To protect the solar cell from mechanical damage. Explanation

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c: To improve the structural stability of the solar cell. Explanation

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d: To reduce the reflection of incident light and increase light absorption. Explanation

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