State whether the following statement is true or false:
Solar cells are made of semiconductor materials.

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Solar cells,also known as photovoltaic cells,are devices that convert light energy directly into electricity using the photovoltaic effect. These cells are primarily constructed from semiconductor materials,most commonly silicon,which possess the unique property of generating an electric current when exposed to light.

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