Question

A device that utilises solar energy for cooking purpose is is called

• A. Solar water heater
• B. Solar cooker
• C. Solar cell panel
• D. None of these

Answer 1

The correct option is B

Solar cooker

Explanation for correct option :

1. A device used to prepare food using the radiation from the Sun is a solar cooker.
2. It consists of a metal or a wooden box with concave mirrors to converge the incident radiations.

Explanation for incorrect option:

1. Solar water heater- it is a device a fixed on the rooftop of buildings to heat the water by using Solar energy
2. A solar cell panel - Itis a silicon-based device used to convert solar energy into electricity

Thus, a solar cooker is used to prepare food using Solar energy.

Hence, the correct option is (B).