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What part of the photo photovoltaic cell converts light electricity

A. Plastic

B. Glass

C. Semiconductor

D. Non-reflective coating

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The crystallized silicon present in a photovoltaic solar cell is theorized to convert light to electrical energy. These semiconductors absorb heat which is responsible to the excitation of electrons inside the solar cell. The electron carriers were now extracted to be used on the external circuit.
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