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1. a) For every 100 J of solar energy shining on a photocell,
only 5 J is transferred to useful
energy (as electricity). The other 95 J is wasted.

b) The efficiency of the photocell is:
Efficiency = (useful energy transferred ÷ total energy input) x 100%
Efficiency = (5 ÷ 100) x 100%
Efficiency = 5 %
2.
a) The amount of energy that is converted to electricity is: 100 - (10 + 30
+ 8) = 52 J
b) The efficiency of the power station is: 52 ÷
100 = 52 %

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