Solar Cells

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Physics

GCSE Physics

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Energy

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How do solar cells generate electricity?

Generate electric currents directly from sunlight

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What kinds of things are best powered by solar cells?

Batteries in calculators

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Where are solar power often used in?

Remote places where there's not much choice and to power electric road signs and satellites

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What kind of pollution do solar cells cause?

No pollution

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How reliable is solar power?

In sunny countries

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What is a disadvantage of solar cells?

You can't increase the power output when there is extra demand