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A solar cell converts incident optical energy directly into electrical energy primarily through the?

APhotovoltaic effect
BZener effect
CMiller effect
DEarly effect

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Correct Answer: A. Photovoltaic effect

Explanation: Light-generated electron-hole pairs separated by the built-in junction field produce a voltage and current, which is the photovoltaic effect.

Reference: Standard optoelectronics: solar cell

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