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Yes, this is regularly done with photovoltaic cells, a.k.a. "solar panels".
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Yes, radiant energy can produce electrical energy through processes like photovoltaic and thermoelectric conversion. Photovoltaic cells convert sunlight directly into electrical energy, while thermoelectric generators use temperature differences to generate electricity.
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Are you saying that chemical energy to electrical engery to radiant engery is what takes place when a flashlight is turned on?
I didn't say that... But that is basically a correct description of the energy transformations. Part of the energy also gets wasted, into heat energy (different parts of an electrical circuit have resistance), and infrared radiation, i.e., non-visible light.
What are the relationship between photovoltaic and radiant energy and electical energy?
Photovoltaic cells convert radiant energy from the sun into electrical energy through the photovoltaic effect. When sunlight hits the photovoltaic cell, it excites electrons in the material, creating a flow of electricity. Essentially, photovoltaic cells harness radiant energy to generate electrical energy.
What is an example of mechanical energy to radiant energy?
An example would be a lightbulb, where electrical energy (mechanical energy in the form of moving electrons) is converted to radiant energy (light). The electrical energy causes the filament in the lightbulb to heat up and emit light energy.
How does a toaster convert electrical energy into other forms?
A toaster converts electrical energy into heat and radiant energy. The electrical energy powers the heating elements inside the toaster, which then produce heat through electrical resistance. The heat generated toasts the bread or other food items placed inside the toaster.
What are three forms of energy into which radiant energy can change?
Radiant energy can be converted into heat energy when absorbed by a material. Radiant energy can be converted into electrical energy in photovoltaic cells through the photoelectric effect. Radiant energy can be converted into chemical energy through photosynthesis in plants.
Is there a relationship between radiant energy and electrical energy?
there is a relationship they produce temperature.
What is some examples of radiant energy transforming to another energy?
Radiant energy using a solar panel to change into electrical energy.
I have energy. Who has a device that converts radiant energy into electrical energy?
You could be a Solar electrical panel made up of many solar cells converting our Sun's radiant light energy into electricity.
What is the relationship between photovoltaic radiant energy electrical energy?
Energy is the direct of the photovoltaic
What is the energy conversion of a flashlight battery toaster and motor?
Flashlight: electrical energy -> radiant energyBattery: chemical energy -> electrical energyToaster: electrical energy -> heat energyMotor: electrical energy -> kinetic energy
Identify the energy transformation of a computer?
electrical to radiant to thermal
Are you saying that chemical energy to electrical engery to radiant engery is what takes place when a flashlight is turned on?
I didn't say that... But that is basically a correct description of the energy transformations. Part of the energy also gets wasted, into heat energy (different parts of an electrical circuit have resistance), and infrared radiation, i.e., non-visible light.
What are the relationship between photovoltaic and radiant energy and electical energy?
Photovoltaic cells convert radiant energy from the sun into electrical energy through the photovoltaic effect. When sunlight hits the photovoltaic cell, it excites electrons in the material, creating a flow of electricity. Essentially, photovoltaic cells harness radiant energy to generate electrical energy.
What is the difference between radiant energy and electric energy?
Radiant energy is energy related to radiation. Electric energy, on the other hand, is energy related to electricity - such as electrical currents, and stored charges.
What is an example of mechanical energy to radiant energy?
An example would be a lightbulb, where electrical energy (mechanical energy in the form of moving electrons) is converted to radiant energy (light). The electrical energy causes the filament in the lightbulb to heat up and emit light energy.
How does a toaster convert electrical energy into other forms?
A toaster converts electrical energy into heat and radiant energy. The electrical energy powers the heating elements inside the toaster, which then produce heat through electrical resistance. The heat generated toasts the bread or other food items placed inside the toaster.
What are three forms of energy into which radiant energy can change?
Radiant energy can be converted into heat energy when absorbed by a material. Radiant energy can be converted into electrical energy in photovoltaic cells through the photoelectric effect. Radiant energy can be converted into chemical energy through photosynthesis in plants.
