IB Physics SL B 5 2 Electrical Energy Sources Questions
Practise IB Physics SL B.5.2 by comparing photovoltaic cells and solar heating panels through their energy transformations and outputs.
- Syllabus
- First assessment 2025
- Course
- Physics SL
- Level
- SL
Exam points
- Distinguish solar radiation to electrical energy in PV cells from radiation to thermal energy in heating panels.
- Calculate solar-array area or output using incident intensity and conversion efficiency.
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IB Physics SL B 5 2 Electrical Energy Sources Questions question 1
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Outline why research into solar cell technology is important to society.
coherent reason
e.g., to improve efficiency, is non-polluting, is renewable, does not produce greenhouse gases, reduce use of fossil fuels,
Marking guidance:
Do not allow economic reasons
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