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The Photoelectric Effect in Photocells

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Illuminate your physics class with this examination of a photovoltaic cell. Teach the structure and operation of the device using a diagram. Then make a human-powered, larger-than-life sized model of a PV cell. Learners become electrons and photons. They throw wads of paper to model the lighting of a bulb. This is a memorable activity that will make solar cell operation clear in their minds.

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electromagnetic radiation, electromagnetism, electromagnetic spectrum, radiant energy, energy, solar energy, light waves, light, photovoltaic cells, solar cells, ionization energy, the photoelectric effect

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electromagnetic spectrum, ionization energy, light waves, photoelectric effect, solar energy, colors of light, electromagnetic radiation, frequency, photovoltaic, radiant energy, pv cell, wave theory, science
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9th - 12th
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Science
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Duration
45 mins
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Collaborative Learning
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