141 S17 Solar Panels MCQs

What is the primary function of a solar panel?

• A. Absorb wind energy
• B. Generate electricity
• C. Heat water
• D. Reflect light

What is another term for solar energy?

• A. Lunar Energy
• B. Light energy
• C. Photovoltaic energy
• D. White energy

How thick are the photovoltaic cells typically used in a solar panel?

• A. 1/100th of an inch thick
• B. 1/1000th of an inch thick
• C. 1/500th of an inch thick
• D. None of the above

What is the standard lifetime of PV solar cells?

• A. 1-2 years
• B. 20-30 years
• C. 5-10 years
• D. 10-15 years

What material is used to encase solar cells to make them weather resistant?

• A. Tempered steel and aluminum
• B. Tempered glass and aluminum
• C. Stainless steel and aluminum
• D. Stainless steel and glass

What does connecting PV cells in parallel generate based on P = IV?

• A. Less power
• B. More power
• C. Medium power
• D. Same power

What is the process called when impurities are added to the semiconductor in a solar cell?

• A. Mixing
• B. Doping
• C. Squeezing
• D. Topping

If four 0.6 volt/1 amp PV cells are connected in series, what will be the combined voltage and amperage?

• A. 2.4 volts, 4 Amps
• B. 2.4 volts, 1 Amp
• C. 4 volts, 2.4 Amps
• D. 0.6 volt, 4 Amps

If four 0.6 volt/1 amp PV cells are connected in parallel, what will be the maintained voltage and output amperage?

• A. 2.41 volts, 4 Amps
• B. 2.4 volts, 1 Amp
• C. 4 volts, 2.4 Amps
• D. 0.6 volt, 4 Amps

What does a semiconductor p-n junction produce when exposed to sunlight in the photovoltaic effect?

• A. Potential energy
• B. Current potential
• C. Electric potential
• D. Wind energy