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A portable solar charger containing multiple solar cells is used by campers to charge their devices.

a.

State the energy transfer taking place in the solar cells.

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b.

The solar panels generate a constant current of 1.8 A. State the equation linking charge, current, and time.

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c.

Calculate the charge transferred by the solar cells in 40 seconds40\text{ seconds}40 seconds.

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d.

The individual solar cells in the charger are connected in parallel. Suggest why they are connected in parallel rather than in series.

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Electric charge Questions

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31 exam-style questions on Edexcel IGCSE Physics Electric charge. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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