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Can radient energy turn into electricity?

Updated: 8/17/2019
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yes, within technological limits given by the kind of radiant energy. Solar cells convert light directly into electricity (though their efficiency is fairly low). radiant heat energy is often turned into electricity, usually by using it to heating water and forcing the steam through a turbine. Nuclear material can be used to create batteries that run off nuclear radiation - this is often used for space probes and satellites. electro-magnetic radiation is commonly used to generate electrical charges - cell phone towers and wireless networks, for instance, use electromagnetic waves to create electrical impulses in your computer or phone.

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It isn't clear what you mean with "electric energy" if you don't mean an electric current.

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