Explain the use of P-N junction as a solar cell.

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1) They are based on principle of photovoltaic action i.e. conversion of light energy into (D.C.) electric energy.

2) It consist of P-type & N-type semiconductor material forming P-N junction.

3) When P-N junction is illuminated electron-hole pairs are generated causing an electric field near the P-N junction by the …

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