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Solar Panels
Contributed by: Bingham
  • 1. What is the main source of energy for solar panels?
A) Water
B) Wind
C) Coal
D) Sunlight
  • 2. What is the process by which solar panels convert sunlight into electricity?
A) Photovoltaic effect
B) Mechanical rotation
C) Chemical reaction
D) Thermal conduction
  • 3. Which material is commonly used in solar panels to absorb sunlight?
A) Aluminum
B) Silicon
C) Copper
D) Iron
  • 4. Which type of solar panels are most commonly used for residential installations?
A) Polycrystalline
B) Thin-film
C) Concentrated photovoltaics
D) Monocrystalline
  • 5. Which country leads in solar energy capacity installations?
A) United States
B) Germany
C) China
D) India
  • 6. What is net metering in relation to solar panels?
A) Charges solar panel owners for using grid electricity
B) Monitors solar panel efficiency
C) Credits solar panel owners for excess electricity fed back to the grid
D) Regulates solar panel installation costs
  • 7. Which direction should solar panels ideally face in the northern hemisphere for maximum efficiency?
A) West
B) South
C) East
D) North
  • 8. What is an inverter used for in a solar panel system?
A) Convert DC electricity to AC electricity
B) Block sunlight
C) Store excess energy
D) Reflect sunlight
  • 9. What is the average lifespan of solar panels?
A) 3-5 years
B) 40-50 years
C) 10-15 years
D) 25-30 years
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