Physicseasy · Past Paper
Which of these devices converts light energy into electrical energy?
ASolar cell
BElectric bulb
CTorch
DBattery
✓ Correct Answer: A — Solar cell
A solar cell (photovoltaic cell) converts light directly into electricity using the photoelectric effect.
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