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Mention why is it not possible to make use of solar cells to meet all our energy needs. State three reasons to support your answer. Also mention three uses of solar cells.

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It is not possible to make use of solar cells to melt all our energy needs because,
Limited availability of special grade semiconducting materials such as silicon and germanium Solar cell have lower efficiency as they depend entirely on intensity of solar radiation
The process of manufacturing of solar cells is very expensive silver used for inter connection of cell in the panel further add to the cost.
Uses of solar cell : * They provide electric power to satellites and space probes.
* They provide electric power to offshore drilling plants from light houses.
* The T.V relay stations located in remote area use solar panels to get electric power for wireless transmission.
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  • Which part of sunlight used in making a solar cell?

    A
    Infrared radiation
    B
    Ultraviolet radiation
    C
    Visible radiation
    D
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    Infrared radiation
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