Name a device in which solar energy is converted into electricity… - Vidyadip

Question

Name a device in which solar energy is converted into electricity state its two uses.

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Answer

Solar cell.
Its two uses are:
(i) All artificial satellites and space probes mainly depend upon electricity generated by solar cells.
(ii) Solar cells are used for lighting, operating water pumps, running radio and television sets in remote areas and traffic signals, etc.

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