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What is the photovoltaic effect?

32. What is the photovoltaic effect?

1. The photovoltaic effect can be defined as the generation of an electromotive force due to the absorption of ionizing radiation
2. The photovoltaic effect is the energy that is used to increase the internal energy or temperature of a fluid
3. The photovoltaic effect is the conversion of solar energy into kinetic energy to electrical energy
4. All of the above

Answer: A) The photovoltaic effect can be defined as the generation of an electromotive force due to the absorption of ionizing radiation

Explanation:

Photovoltaic effect can be defined as the generation of an electromotive force due to the absorption of ionizing radiation.