Photovoltaics: What’s the Angle?

Ryan R
3rd Grade, W. Melbourne Elementary, West Melbourne, Florida
Teacher: Mary Jenson

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Problem: Does the angle the light hits the solar cells change the amount of energy produced?

Hypothesis: The most energy will be produced by the solar cell when the angle of incidence is 90^o.

Conclusion: The data supported my hypothesis and the hypothesis was accepted. The most energy is produced by a solar cell when the angle of incidence is 90^o.
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