The device used to convert solar energy into electrical energy is MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The device used to convert solar energy into electrical energy is
A. Solar cell
B. Battery
C. Wind turbine
D. Solar heater
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Photovoltaic cell (solar cell) directly converts sunlight to electricity. Solar heater uses sun to heat water, not electricity. Wind turbine converts wind energy. Battery stores chemical energy.

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Question #1
According to the law of conservation of energy, in an isolated system:
A. Total mechanical energy remains constant if only conservative forces act
B. Thermal energy is always zero
C. Potential energy remains constant
D. Kinetic energy remains constant

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Law of conservation of energy states total energy (all forms) is conserved in isolated systems. For mechanical energy (KE + PE) to be conserved, only conservative forces (like gravity, spring) must act; non-conservative forces (friction) convert mechanical energy to heat. Option C precisely states this condition. Options A and B are incorrect as KE and PE individually vary. Option D is false as thermal energy can exist. Memory tip: 'Mechanical energy conserved ⇔ no non-conservative work'. This nuanced understanding is critical for energy problems in competitive exams, where distractors often omit the conservative force condition.

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Question #2
An object is placed at the centre of curvature of a concave mirror. The image formed is
A. Virtual, erect, magnified
B. Real, inverted, diminished
C. Virtual, inverted, same size
D. Real, inverted, same size

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
At C (centre of curvature), image is at C, real, inverted, same size. At F, image at infinity. Beyond C, between F and C, diminished. Object between F and C gives beyond C, enlarged.

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Question #3
Work per unit charge to move between points is:
A. Electric potential
B. Capacitance
C. Electric field
D. Potential energy

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Potential difference V = W/q: work per unit charge. Electric field E = F/q: force per unit charge. Memory tip: 'Potential = work/charge (scalar); Field = force/charge (vector)'. Electrostatics definition frequently tested in competitive exams.

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