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Why do you think only solar cells and not dry cells or automobile batteries are used in satellites?
the others require a medium in order to transmit and recieve the signals from outer space
Why do you think Only solar cell and not dry cells or automobile batteries are used in satellites?
the others require a medium in order to transmit and recieve the signals from outer space
What are some alternative power sources that can be used instead of batteries?
Some alternative power sources that can be used instead of batteries include solar power, wind power, hydroelectric power, and fuel cells.
What type of cells is used in satellites to obtain energy from the sun?
Photovoltaic arrays are used( in conjunction with accumulators - batteries - to store energy when the satellite's solar panels are in shadow).
Why don't batteries work in space?
Some batteries [dry cells and gell cells, if properly sealed] do work in space. On the other hand, unsealed batteries containing liquid electrolyte [like the battery acid in automobile batteries], when exposed to the zero [or near zero] atmospheric pressure in space, lose the liquid electrolyte by almost immediate evaporation. And without the electrolyte a battery cannot function.
With regular batteries will solar light still charge?
Regular batteries will power a solar light until they run out of power. But regular batteries can't be charged from the solar cells unless rechargeable batteries are used instead. There is also a bit of circuitry involved.
Are standard AA and AAA batteries wet cell batteries?
No, standard AA and AAA batteries are dry cell batteries, which means they use a paste electrolyte instead of a liquid. Wet cell batteries, on the other hand, use a liquid electrolyte.
What are the advantages of using a cell or battery instead of a mains electricity?
Cells and batteries are portable and can be taken anywhere you go. Main electricity is stationary
How are solar cells and batteries similar in function?
Solar cells and batteries are similar in that they both produce electricity.
Did Apollo 11 have solar cells?
None of the Apollo spacecrafts has solar cells. All of them used fuel cells and chemical batteries to provide energy.
What are different about car and flashlight batteries?
Automobile batteries are STORAGE batteries. They do not make electricity, but store electricity made by something else (usually the alternator in the automobile) until it is needed. MOST flashlight batteries MAKE electricity by a chemical reaction, cannot be recharged, and are used up. (Exception is a rechargeable flashlight battery, such as Ni-Cads) Car batteries also have several cells inside one container, but each flashlight battery is a single cell. Car batteries store much more electrical current than is found in a single flashlight battery. They are also a LOT heavier- imagine carrying a flashlight with a 40 pound battery!
How do satellites get their energy?
Satellites typically use solar panels to convert sunlight into electricity. This electricity is used to power the satellite's systems and keep it running while in space. Some satellites may also have batteries for storing energy to use when not exposed to sunlight.
