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How are the electric needs of an artificial satellite fulfilled?

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The artificial satellites contain solar panels.
Solar panels harness the solar energy of the Sun.
The light energy incident on the solar panels is converted into electrical energy.
This electrical energy is used in artificial satellites.
This solar energy is a vital source of electric needs for artificial satellites.
Hence, solar energy is the main source of electric needs for artificial satellites.

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