When converted to thermal energy, solar energy can be used to
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Heat fluids
Heat water
Heat spaces
Create greenhouse gases
Question 2
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Solar thermal/electric power plants generate electricity by concentrating solar energy to heat a [blank_start]fluid[blank_end] and produce [blank_start]steam[blank_end] that is then used to power a generator.
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fluid
generator
solar panel
steam
radiation
Question 3
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Solar energy systems do not produce air pollutants or carbon dioxide.
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True
False
Question 4
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When located on buildings, solar energy systems have minimal impact on the environment.
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True
False
Question 5
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The first practical PV cell was developed in [blank_start]1954[blank_end] by Bell Telephone researchers who were examining the sensitivity of a properly prepared [blank_start]silicon[blank_end] wafer to sunlight.
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1954
2016
1754
silicon
titanium
coal
Question 6
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In the late 1950s, PV cells were used to power:
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U.S. grid system
U.S. space satellites
Cars
Question 7
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The sun's light energy can be converted directly into electricity in a single process using [blank_start]Photovoltaic cells[blank_end].
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Photovoltaic cells
Question 8
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Photovoltaic (PV) cells are also called solar cells.
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True
False
Question 9
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PV modules have a working life of:
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1-3 years
20-30 years
None of the above
Question 10
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An "[blank_start]inverter[blank_end]" is used to convert the direct current (DC) to alternating current (AC).
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capacitor
transistor
inverter
generator
Question 11
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The term "array" refers to the entire generating plant, whether it is made up of one or several thousand modules.
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True
False
Question 12
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Using solar energy does not produce air or water [blank_start]pollution[blank_end] and does not produce [blank_start]greenhouse[blank_end] gases