Unit 3: Optical Processes and Photovoltaic Devices21PYB102J

Solar Cells and Photovoltaics

Curriculum and historical examination lineage for Solar Cells and Photovoltaics under Unit 3 (Optical Processes and Photovoltaic Devices) of Semiconductor Physics and Computational Methods (21PYB102J) at SRMIST.

Appearances
54
Cataloged Exam Questions
Exam Papers
22
Distinct University Exams
Question Families
5
Recurring Conceptual Archetypes
SRMIST Status
Active
Regulation 2021 Syllabus
Assessment Cycle Weightage

Historical appearance distribution across SRMIST Formative Tests (CT1, CT2) and University End Semester examinations.

CT1
4
Cycle Test 1
CT2
0
Cycle Test 2
EndSem
13
Semester Exam
Marks Weightage Distribution

Factual marks weightage of questions asked on this topic in historical examinations.

1 Marks:14 questions
3 Marks:11 questions
4 Marks:5 questions
8 Marks:5 questions
12 Marks:4 questions
15 Marks:6 questions
Recurring Question Families (5)

Question templates that recur across multiple examination cycles with similar conceptual stems.

family repeat4 paper appearances

“The formula for the fill factor is ------- a. P_m / I_{sc} V_{oc} b. P_m / I_{sc} V_{se} c. P_m /...”

family repeat3 paper appearances

“Explain photovoltaic effect and their working principles?”

exact repeat2 paper appearances

“Explain working and construction of a photovoltaic cell. Describe in detail solar cell...”

family repeat2 paper appearances

“Explain the principles, construction, operation, and types of Light Emitting Diodes. --- OR --- 15....”

family repeat2 paper appearances

“The efficiency of the solar cell is given by a. \eta = (2P_m / P_{in}) X 100% b. \eta = (P_{in} /...”

Sample Past Exam Questions

Representative historical questions extracted directly from SRMIST examination papers.

Solar cell converts _______ energy into electrical energy. (A) Sound (B) Mechanical (C) Light (D) Magnetic

Year: 2023•Assessment: EndSem
1 Marks

With a neat diagram explain the principle, construction and working of photovoltaic cell. (b) With a neat diagram explain the principle, construction and working of photovoltaic...

Year: 2023•Assessment: EndSem
8 Marks

Explain working and construction of a photovoltaic cell. Describe in detail solar cell characteristics curve also relate the below terms used to measure the efficiency of solar...

Year: 2024•Assessment: EndSem
15 Marks

The total current, through the junction of a photovoltaic cell is ___ (A) I_{total} = -I_L (B) I_{total} = I_o (e^{qv/\beta KT} - 1) (C) I_{total} = I_o (e^{qv/\beta KT} - 1) +...

Year: 2024•Assessment: EndSem
1 Marks

is the formula used to determine solar cell efficiency. A) (I_{sc} \times V_{oc} \times FF) / P_{in} B) (I_{sc} \times V_{oc} \times P_{max}) / P_{in} C) (I_{sc} \times V_{oc}...

Year: 2024•Assessment: EndSem
1 Marks
Historical Papers Indexed (8)

Examinations where questions for Solar Cells and Photovoltaics have appeared.

Semiconductor Physics and Computational Methods - PYQ 2023 Jan
2023EndSem
Semiconductor Physics and Computational Methods - PYQ 2024 May
2024EndSem
Semiconductor Physics And Computational Methods - PYQ Jul 2024
2024EndSem
Semiconductor Physics And Computational Methods - PYQ Nov 2024
2024EndSem
Semiconductor Physics And Computational Methods - PYQ Nov 2018
2018EndSem
Semiconductor Physics And Computational Methods - PYQ Nov 2025
2025EndSem
Semiconductor Physics And Computational Methods - PYQ Dec 2024
2024Other
Semiconductor Physics And Computational Methods - PYQ Dec 2025
2025EndSem
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