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Solar cells are made of:
Question

Solar cells are made of:

A.

Conductor

B.

Non conductor

C.

Semiconductor

D.

Superconductors

Correct option is C

The correct answer is (C) Semiconductor

Explanation:
Solar cells are made of semiconductors, primarily silicon.
• Semiconductors have properties that allow them to conduct electricity under certain conditions, which is essential for converting sunlight into electrical energy.
• When sunlight hits the solar cell, it excites the electrons in the semiconductor material, generating electricity.

Information Booster:
Silicon is the most commonly used material for making solar cells because it is abundant, efficient, and cost-effective.
Semiconductors are ideal for solar cells because they can absorb sunlight and create an electrical charge, which is then captured and used as energy.

Additional Knowledge:
Conductor (Option A)
• A conductor allows electricity to flow freely, but it doesn't have the necessary properties for converting sunlight into electricity like a semiconductor.

Non conductor (Option B)
• A non-conductor (or insulator) does not allow electricity to flow and is not used in solar cells.

Superconductors (Option D)
Superconductors can conduct electricity without resistance, but they are not used in solar cells. Solar cells rely on semiconductors to absorb sunlight and generate electricity.

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