Question

What is the function of a photoelectric cell?

Answer 1

Photoelectric cell:

A photoelectric cell is a device which is used to convert light energy into electrical energy. It is also called photocell or electric eye.

There are three types of photoelectric cells:

(1) Photo emissive cell.

(2) Photo conductive cell.

(3) Photo voltaic cell.

Hence the basic function of a photoelectric cell is the convert light energy into electrical energy.