A solar panel is pictured in the photo. When light shines on the panel, it generates an electric current that can be used to recharge the batteries in an electric car.
What types of energy are involved in this setup?
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A solar panel.
Determine which of the following represent potential energy and which represent kinetic energy.
(a) thermal energy
(b) gravitational energy
(c) chemical energy
(d) electrostatic energy