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The photovoltaic effect is the creation of _______________________ in a material upon exposure to light and is a physical and chemical phenomenon.

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voltage or electric current

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voltage

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current

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none of the above

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The correct option is A voltage or electric current
The generation of current or voltage in a material, when exposed to light is called photovoltaic effect. The device which operates on this effect is called photovoltaic device or solar cell.

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