The document contains 36 multiple choice questions about photovoltaic cells (also called solar cells), testing knowledge about the components, layers, electrical characteristics, applications, advantages/disadvantages, and different types of solar cells. It covers topics like how solar cells convert sunlight into electricity using the photovoltaic effect, common materials used, and factors that impact their performance like weather dependence.
The document contains 36 multiple choice questions about photovoltaic cells (also called solar cells), testing knowledge about the components, layers, electrical characteristics, applications, advantages/disadvantages, and different types of solar cells. It covers topics like how solar cells convert sunlight into electricity using the photovoltaic effect, common materials used, and factors that impact their performance like weather dependence.
The document contains 36 multiple choice questions about photovoltaic cells (also called solar cells), testing knowledge about the components, layers, electrical characteristics, applications, advantages/disadvantages, and different types of solar cells. It covers topics like how solar cells convert sunlight into electricity using the photovoltaic effect, common materials used, and factors that impact their performance like weather dependence.
The document contains 36 multiple choice questions about photovoltaic cells (also called solar cells), testing knowledge about the components, layers, electrical characteristics, applications, advantages/disadvantages, and different types of solar cells. It covers topics like how solar cells convert sunlight into electricity using the photovoltaic effect, common materials used, and factors that impact their performance like weather dependence.
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A- Answer the following questions:
1) PV cell is also called?
a- Solar cell b- IR cell c- UV cell d- All of the above 2) PV effect in solar cell converts solar energy in to ____? a- Electric b- mechanic c-chemical d-All of the above 3) Which of the following parameters are the electrical characteristics of a solar cell? a- Voltage b-Current c- resistance d-All of the above 4) Which of the following is the amount of voltage a solo solar cell generates? a- 0.5 V b- 0.6 V c- 0.7 V d- 0.8 V 5) Which of the following are the components of a solar cell? a- Nickel plating b- Anti reflecting coating c- PN silicon d- All the above 6). How many layers does a solar cell has? a- 2 b- 3 c- 4 d- 5 7). In which of the following layer of solar cell; does solar energy is collected? a- Top b- Middle c- Bottom d- None 8). How many sub layers does the middle layer of solar cell comprises of? a- 2 b- 3 c- 4 d- 5 9). A solar cell is a ____ type of energy source? a- Renewable b- Non renewable c- Decomposable d- All the above 10). Solar cell minimizes ____? a- Electric bills b- Maintenance charges c- Minimum noise d- All the above 11). Solar cell has a life span of ____ years? a- 10 b- 20 c- 30 d- 40 12). Which of the following are not required for a solar cell? a- Fuel b- Water c- Air d- All the above 13). A solar cell to charge mainly depends on? a- Light b- Climate c- Sun d- All the above 14). Which of the following are the disadvantages of a solar cell? a- Greater storage b- Expensive c- Weather dependent d- All the above 15). Which of the following are the applications of a solar cell? a- Satellites b- Water pumping c- Water treatment d- All the above 16). Which of the following are the class of solar cell? a- Polycrystalline b- Monocrystalline c- Thin film d- All the above 17). A solar cell is a ___? a- PV cell b- PN diode c- Zenor diode d- Both a and b 18). ___solar cells forms solar panel? a- Single b- Multiple c- Dual d- None of the above 19). Which of the following layer in a PV cell is thicker? a- P b- N c- Depletion d- None of the above 20). The light energy supplied to the solar cell is in the form of ____? a- Photons b- Electrons c- Neutrons d- None 21). The solar light incident on the cell breaks ____ condition of the diodes junction? a- Thermal equilibrium b- Thermal expansion c- Breakdown d- None of the above 22). Which of the following are the commonly used materials in a solar cell? a- Si b- Ga As c- Cd Te d- All the above 23). The optical absorption of a material used in solar cell must be? a- Low b- High c- Zero d- Infinite 24). The manufacturing process of a solar cell is same as __ manufacturing process? a- Memory chip b- Electronic devices c- Electrostatic devices d- None of the above 25). The light energy is hit to __ substance in a solar cell? a- P type b- N type c- Insulation layer d- None of the above 26). Which of the following are the majority charge carriers of a P-type substance? a- Holes b- Electrons C- Neutrons d- None of the above 27). Which of the following are the majority carriers of N-type substances? a- Holes b- Electrons c- Neutrons d- None of the above 28). Band gap in a PV cell indicates? a- Material light absorption b- Material area occupied c- Size of the cell d- None of the above 29). Silicon has ___ percent of sold module? a- 50 b- 60 c- 70 d- 90 30). Organic-based solar cells are designed using ___ rich components? a- Carbon b- Oxygen c- Nitrogen d- Helium 31). Which of the following function can be enhanced using organic PV cell? a- Bandgap b- Transparency c- Color d- All the above 32). Which of the following type of solar cell uses lens for charging? a- Concentration PV b- Multi-junction PV c- Quantum dots d- Organic PV 33). A solar cell is a ___ type of device? a- Electronic b- Electric c- Mechanic d- None of the above 34). Which of the following are the units of resistance? a- Ohms b- Farads c- Henrys d-Joules 35). Which of the following are the units of capacitance? a- Ohms b- Farads c- Henrys d-Joules 36). Which of the following is the example of insulator type substrate? a- Polyester b- Polyimide c- CIGS d- Both a and b
St. Joseph'S College of Engineering, Chennai - 119. Department of Science Ph8252 - Physics For Information Science Worksheets Unit - Iv Optical Properties of Materials