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Which energy conversion takes place when a solar cell is used to light a street lamp? A. solar energy → light energy B. solar energy → electric energy → light and heat energy C. solar energy → light and heat energy D. heat energy → light energy E. heat energy → light energy → electric ene

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Which energy conversion takes place when a solar cell is used to light a street lamp? A. solar energy → light energy B. solar energy → electric energy → light and heat energy C. solar energy → light and heat energy D. heat energy → light energy E. heat energy → light energy → electric ene

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The energy conversion that takes place when a solar cell is used to light a street lamp is: B. solar energy → electric energy → light and heat energy.

Here's the step by step process:

  1. Solar energy is absorbed by the solar cells. This is the process of converting solar energy into direct current (DC) electricity.

  2. The DC electricity is then converted into alternating current (AC) electricity by an inverter.

  3. The AC electricity powers the street lamp, producing light and some heat as a byproduct.

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