1 The word photovoltaic comes from words meaning:
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a) wind energy
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b) brightness
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c) light and electricity
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d) picture which moves
2 A PV module is:
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a) dozens of photovoltaic cells connected together
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b) wired in series
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c) wired in parallel
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d) all answers a, b, c
3 Solar PV systems can be:
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a) connected to the power grid
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b) used to sell power to the grid
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c) a stand alone source of electricity
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d) all answers a, b, c
4 In the shade:
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a) less light strikes the PV cells
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b) less current is generated in PV cells
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c) the PV cell is cooler
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d) all answers a, b, c
5 Improving the efficiency of a PV cell can be done by:
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a) adjusting the light facing angle all day
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b) placing colored acetates on the cell
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c) heating the cell
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d) changing its direction to north
6 Solar photovoltaic cells were originally deployed for:
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a) desert cooling
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b) winter use
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c) the space program
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d) brick houses
7 Developing solar energy is important because it:
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a) does not produce pollution
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b) can be utilized in most regions of the U.S.
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c) reduces our dependency on imported energy
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d) all of the above
8 When planning your future home you will:
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a) never consider photovoltaic systems
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b) research the cost of a PV system as a supplement to the grid
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c) work with local builders to find out if PV will be practical
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d) b and c
9 The ammeter reads:
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a) volts
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b) amps
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c) ohms
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d) none of the answers
10 In a series connection:
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a) the positive terminal is connected to the positive terminal
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a) the negative terminal is connected to the negative terminal
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b) the positive terminal is connected to the negative terminal
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c) all of the above
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