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What is a photo cell ? Mention the different types of photocells.

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Photo electric cell or photo cell is a device which converts light energy into electrical energy . It works on the principle of photo electric effect. Photo cells are classified into three types. They are
(i) Photo emissive cell
(ii) Photo voltaic cell
(iii) Photo conductive cell.
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