What happens when sun light falls on photovoltaic cells?

Radiant energy converts to heat energy

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Radiant energy converts to electricity

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Radiant energy converts to chemical energy

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Radiant energy converts to solar energy

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The correct option is B Radiant energy converts to electricity
The photovoltaic effect is a process that generates voltage or electric current in a photovoltaic cell when it is exposed to sunlight.

The cells within the panel convert sunlight to electrical energy.

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