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Chapter 10, Problem 13E
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The advantages and disadvantages of PV cells are to be explained.
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The materials are of three types as per their conducting properties, namely conductors, semiconductors, and insulators.
PV cells are made up of semiconductors and used for the generation of electricity..
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