Question

Solar panels convert light energy from sunlight into electrical energy. What material is most likely used in solar panels, and why?

A nonmetal is used because it is a semiconductor and can become more conductive when more light shines on it.
A metalloid is used because it is a good conductor but can become less conductive when more light shines on it.
A metalloid is used because it is a semiconductor and can become more conductive when more light shines on it.
A nonmetal is used because it is a poor conductor but can become more conductive when more light shines on it.

Answer 1

A metalloid is used because it is a semiconductor and can become more conductive when more light shines on it....(C).....

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Answer 2

A metalloid is used because it is a semiconductor and can become more conductive when more light shines on it

Step-by-step explanation:

The material used in a solar panel is a metalloid. It can often become conductive when more light shines on it.

Metalloids have properties that straddles between those of metals and non-metals.

In essence, they can be conductive or not under certain conditions.

The most important property they exhibit is that they can become more conductive when more light shines on them. This way more electrons are produced.