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  1. In a photocell light energy is converted into
    1. potential energy
    2. chemical energy
    3. heat energy
    4. electrical energy
Correct Option: D

Photocells are scientifically known as photoresistors. A photo-resistor or light dependent resistor (LDR) is a resistor whose resistance decreases with increasing incident light intensity; in other words, it exhibits photoconductivity. A photo-resistor is made of a high resistance semiconductor. If light falling on the device is of high enough frequency, photons absorbed by the semiconductor give bound electrons enough energy to jump into the conduction band. The resulting free electron conduct electricity, thereby lowering resistance. Photo-resistors are basically photocells.



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