The efficiency of inexpensive solar cells is closest to

A. 1%
B.12%
c. 65%
D. 100%


Answer: B.12%

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What will be an ideal response?

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Evidence that the universe is expanding is provided by Hubble's Law which states that

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A power rating printed on a lightbulb assumes a voltage of 120 V is applied to the bulb. If two 100 W bulbs are connected in series to a 120 V source,

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