Relevant Resource questions :

Concepts demonstrated :

• Conversion of radiation into electricity.

• solar cell
• Ammeter
• Voltmeter
• wires
• lamp

• Connect the apparatus as shown with the Ammeter in series and the Volmeter in parallel.
• Turn the lamp on so that light falls on the solar cell.

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Physics involved :

Conversion of solar energy (EM radiation i.e. heat (??) and light) into electrical energy. The fan then converts electrical energy into mechanical energy.

How to use the Demonstration :

• Use the demonstration to show the conversion of light into electrical energy.

• Solar powered fans
• solar powered traffic lights
• solar powered telephones in remote areas

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