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Which type of silicon is created by adding atoms with one fewer electron in their outer energy level?
Which type of silicon is created by adding atoms with one fewer electron in their outer energy level?
What is the process of creating P-type silicon in solar cells?
What is the process of creating P-type silicon in solar cells?
What do passive solar systems maximize?
What do passive solar systems maximize?
What is the difference between passive and active solar systems?
What is the difference between passive and active solar systems?
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What type of electricity do solar panels produce?
What type of electricity do solar panels produce?
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What type of electricity do solar panels produce?
What type of electricity do solar panels produce?
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Study Notes
- Photons hitting silicon in solar panels create an electric current.
- Silicon is used to make solar cells.
- P-type and N-type silicon are two types of semiconductors used in solar cells.
- P-type silicon is created by adding atoms with one fewer electron in their outer energy level.
- Passive solar systems maximize direct solar heat or light utilization.
- Active solar systems convert solar energy into useable forms.
- Solar panels convert sunlight into electrical energy through PV panels or mirrors.
- The energy generated can be used to generate electricity or be stored in batteries or thermal storage.
- Solar panels produce direct current (DC) electricity.
- Solar cells are made of thin layers of silicon.
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Test your knowledge of solar power with our quiz! From the basics of how solar panels work to the different types of solar systems, this quiz covers it all. Get ready to learn about photons, semiconductors, and the ways solar energy can be converted into electricity. See if you can ace this quiz and impress your friends with your solar power knowledge!
