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brennanboy | 00:40 Fri 28th Apr 2006 | Science
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what is the voltage output on a photocell


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Depends on the voltage input, what sort of photocell it is, and how much light it is receiving.
01:22 Fri 28th Apr 2006
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The term "photocell" (aka photo-resistor) refers to a light-dependent resistor (LDR). (They should probably be called dark-dependent resistors since their resistance decreases in the presents of light). These are typically used in a circuit with a meter to measure light intensity.

The photovoltaic cell (aka solar cell) produces about one-half volt per cell; (~.6 volt with no load). These can be connected in series to obtain higher voltages.

07:14 Fri 28th Apr 2006

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