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Question
Choose the correct option.
Solar cell operates on the principle of ______.
Options
Diffusion
Recombination
Photovoltaic action
Carrier flow
Solution
Solar cell operates on the principle of photovoltaic action.
Explanation:
In photovoltaic action, generation of voltage takes place due to bombardment of the light photons.
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