Which One of the Following Statements Correctly Describes a Photovoltaic

question 33

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following statements correctly describes a photovoltaic cell?

• A) An array of mirrors reflects sunlight onto a large water tower, heating the water to produce steam.
• B) Water- filled, roof- mounted panels with black linings absorb maximum sunlight.
• C) Sunlight passes through window glass and heats objects within a room.
• D) Thin wafers of metal- coated silicon absorb sunlight and generate an electric current.

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Definitions:

ROE

Return on Equity; a measure of the profitability of a business in relation to the equity, calculated as net income divided by shareholder equity.

Assets

Resources owned by a company that have economic value and can be converted into cash, including but not limited to property, plant, equipment, and intellectual property.

D/A

Debt-to-Assets ratio, a financial metric indicating the proportion of a company's assets that are financed by debt.

EBIT

Earnings Before Interest and Taxes; a measure of a firm's profit that includes all incomes and expenses except interest and income tax expenses.