Question 98 of 175 in Energy Resources and Energy Transfers

Non-renewable energy resources

1 mark · Easy

State one energy transfer that takes place in a solar panel used to generate electricity.

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Light energy to electrical energy

Also accept: Solar energy to electrical energy; Light energy is converted to electricity

Common mistakes: Thermal energy is produced

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B1 · 1 mark · Correctly describes the main energy transfer as light to electrical.

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The solar panel transfers light energy into electrical energy.

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