The device used to convert solar energy into electricity is – (1) Photovoltaic cell (2) Daniell cell (3) Electrochemical cell (4) Galvanic cell

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(1) Photovoltaic cell Explanation: Sunlight is converted into electricity using photovoltaics (PV). A photovoltaic system employs solar panels composed of a number of solar cells to supply usable solar power.

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Last Answer : Ans. :- The cell which converts chemical energy into electrical energy . It is called as galvanic cell and Voltaic cell after the name of scientists who first tried to convert chemical energy into electrical energy .

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Description : Explain the construction and working of electricity generation through photovoltaic system.

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Description : What is the theoretical limit of the efficiency of a single-crystal single-junction cell in a photovoltaic system? w) 9 percent x) 29 percent y) 79 percent z) 99 percent

Last Answer : ANSWER: X -- 29 PERCENT

Description : ___________ converts electrical energy into chemical energy. a) Galvanic cell b) Voltaic cell c) Electrolytic cell d) Leclanche cell

Last Answer : c) Electrolytic cell

Description : What do you call a device that converts solar energy into electricity?

Last Answer : That's a solar panel.

Description : A device which converts solar energy directly into electricity is called

Last Answer : solar cell.

Description : Solar photovoltaic devices encouraged their use for water . A) Pumping. C) Lighting B) Both A & C. D) None of the above.

Last Answer : PUMPING

Description : With a neat diagram explain solar photovoltaic power plant. 

Last Answer : Diagram of solar photovoltaic power plant :  Explanation:  Solar power plant consists of following components:  1. Photovoltaic cell panel: Its function is to convert sunrays directly into DC ... .  5. Step-up transformer: It step-up input voltage to utilization voltage e.g. 230V

Description : What kind of energy is converted into light energy as a result of the action of light on a photovoltaic cell ?

Last Answer : Answer : The action of light on a photovoltaic cell results in the conversion of light energy into electrical energy.

Description : Why are photovoltaic cell are used to Provide the energy for all of these except?

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Description : Photoelectric electricity is produced directly from solar energy when which of the following are absorbed in a semiconductor to create an electric current? w) protons x) electrons y) neutrons z) photons

Last Answer : ANSWER: Z -- PHOTONS

Description : Transformer is a device to convert – (1) D.C. to A.C. (2) Low voltage D.C. into high voltage D.C. (3) Low voltage A.C. into high voltage A.C. (4) Mechanical energy into Electrical energy

Last Answer : (3) Low voltage A.C. into high voltage A.C. Explanation: A transformer is an electrical device that transfers energy from one circuit to another by magnetic coupling with no moving parts. It converts high volt-age AC into low voltage AC and vice-versa.

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Last Answer : Low voltage A.C. into high voltage A.C.

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Description : What is Galvanic Cell or Valtic Cell ?

Last Answer : : Galvanic or voltaic cells are those cells where electrical energy is produced by chemical reactions of substances inside the cell. In galvanic cells, usually two electrodes made up of two different ... between the two electrolytic solutions . A U -shaped glass contains a solution of KCl salt.

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Last Answer : Ni2+(aq) + 2e- Ni(s) and Mg(s) Mg2+(aq) + 2e-

Description : What reaction occurs at the cathode of a galvanic cell?

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Description : What is the voltage of a galvanic cell made with silver a d aluminum?

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Description : What is oxidized in galvanic cell made with silver and nickel electrodes?

Last Answer : The nickel metal(apex)

Description : What are half reactions for a galvanic cell with Zn and Ni electrons?

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Description : What is the standard notation of a galvanic cell made with magnesium and gold?

Last Answer : Mg(s) | Mg2+(aq) Au+(aq) | Au(s)

Description : What is Galvanic cell ?

Last Answer : A Galvanic cell or voltaic cell or electrochemical cell is a system in which a spontaneous chemical oxidation- reduction occurs and generates electrical energy.

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Last Answer : C The direction of a redox reaction can only be determined experimentally. 

Description : Consider the following transducers : 1. LVDT 2. Piezoelectric 3. Thermocouple 4. Photovoltaic cell  Which of the above are active transducers ?

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Description : Is it possible to convert infrared energy into electricity?

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Description : What is the name of the device used to convert alternating cur-rent into direct current? (1) Amreter (2) Galvanometer (3) Rectifier (4) Transformer

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Last Answer : The reactions can be represented at anode and at cathode in the following ways : At anode (oxidation) : Sn2+ → = Sn4+ (aq) + 2e- ] 5 E° = + 0.15 V At cathode (reduction) : MnO-4(aq) + 8H+ ... = E°cathode - E°anode = 1.51 - 0.15 = + 1.36 V ∴ Positive value of E°cell favours formation of product.

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Last Answer : Electrochemical cell is a type of cell through which electricity can be generated from chemical energy.

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Last Answer : ANSWER: W -- IT ALLOWS ION MIGRATION

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Description : How is solar energy converted into electricity?

Last Answer : Solar energy is converted into electricity by using the principle of photo voltaic effect and device called solar cell.

Last Answer : Green plants convert solar energy into chemical energy in the process of photosynthesis and first bind ATP, NADPH in organic compounds.

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Description : Galvanic corrosion cannot be prevented by (A) Cathodic protection (B) Anodic protection (C) Usage of largest possible anodic area (D) Any one of these

Last Answer : Option B