How do silicon solar cells generate electricity? Group of answer choices magic sunlight knocks an electron out of silicon crystal and transfers 25% of the energy to the electron. sunlight knocks an electron out of silicon crystal and transfers 75% of the energy to the electron. the energy of sunlight is converted to heat which then runs an engine to make electricity with a 15% efficiency. the energy of sunlight is converted

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How do silicon solar cells generate electricity?
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sunlight knocks an electron out of silicon crystal and transfers 25% of the energy to the electron.
sunlight knocks an electron out of silicon crystal and transfers 75% of the energy to the electron.
the energy of sunlight is converted to heat which then runs an engine to make electricity with a 15% efficiency.
the energy of sunlight is converted to heat which then runs an engine to make electricity with a 100% efficiency.
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