The light sensor shown would be classified as a:
A)solar cell.
B)photoconductive cell.
C)photovoltaic cell.
D)all of these.

Question

The light sensor shown would be classified as a: 
A)solar cell. 
B)photoconductive cell. 
C)photovoltaic cell. 
D)all of these.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The circuit symbol for a photoconductive cell is shown. A photoconductive cell is a type of light sensor that changes its resistance based on the amount of light it receives. A solar cell and a photovoltaic cell are both types of light sensors that generate electricity when exposed to light. However, the circuit symbol for a solar cell and photovoltaic cell looks different than the one shown, as they have arrows indicating the direction of current flow. Therefore, the best choice for the given circuit symbol is B, photoconductive cell.

The Light Sensor Shown Would Be Classified as A