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Ram used to live in a remote village of ...

Ram used to live in a remote village of Rajasthan which didn’t have electricity. He was a good student and studied very hard to become an engineer in spite of all hardships. While studying, he came to know that solar energy can be converted to electrical energy by using specially designed devices.
He went to his village and discussed it with villagers. He also told them that Govt. also gives subsidy for using solar devices. All the villagers agreed and they contacted the Govt. officials who obliged their request and the village became the model village which used solar energy for electricity.
(iii) Why is solar energy a batter source of energy?

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Definition of Solar Energy**: Solar energy is the energy that is harnessed from the sun's rays. It can be converted into electrical energy using solar panels or photovoltaic cells. 2. **Renewable Source**: One of the primary reasons solar energy is considered a better source of energy is that it is renewable. Unlike fossil fuels such as coal, oil, and natural gas, which can be depleted, solar energy is abundant and will not run out as long as the sun exists. 3. **Environmental Impact**: Solar energy generation does not produce harmful emissions. Unlike traditional energy sources like coal or natural gas, which release pollutants and greenhouse gases into the atmosphere, solar energy is clean and does not contribute to air pollution. ...
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