Given below are two statements. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.

Statement I:A photovoltaic cell produces alternating current (A.C.).

Statement II:Photovoltaic cells are exposed directly to the sun, therefore as temperature rises the leakage across the cell increases.

ABoth Statement I and Statement II are correct

BBoth Statement I and Statement II are incorrect

CStatement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect

DStatement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct ✓ Correct

Correct answer: (D) Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct

Explanation

Statement 1 is incorrect: a photovoltaic cell produces direct current, not alternating current.

Statement 2 is correct: as the cell heats in direct sun, leakage across it increases.

Converting the cell's direct current to alternating current needs an inverter.

Rising temperature lowers a solar cell's voltage and its efficiency.

The first statement misstates the current type while the second is sound.

Photovoltaic cells convert sunlight into electricity through the photovoltaic effect.

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