Use the Mounted Solar Cell to demonstrate the
production of electrical energy directly from light energy. The apparatus
comprises a selenium photo-voltaic cell housed in a plastic case with a
diffusing lens front (25mm x 25mm). Connection is made using 4mm plug
leads.
Overall Dimensions: 100mm x 45mm x 65mm
Solar Cell Dimensions: 25mm x 25mm
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Fitted with 4mm plug connectors for easy
connection into a circuit for voltage measurement.
Learning Outcomes
Investigate how the output voltage varies with
the area of cell exposed to the light
Use filters to investigate how the output
voltage varies with colour/wavelength of light
Use a light meter and investigate how the
output voltage varies with light intensity
Determine the optimum electrical load for
maximum power transfer for a known light intensity
Determine how the maximum power varies with
the light intensity when the electrical load is fixed