Question

A secondary cell is one that :

• A. can be recharged
• B. can be recharged by passing current through it in the same direction
• C. can be recharged by passing current through it in the opposite direction
• D. can not be recharged

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

can be recharged by passing current through it in the opposite direction

A secondary cell is a type of cell which can be recharged (i.e storage battery) by passing cuurent through it in the opposite direction once the cell is discharged. Example: nickel – cadmium storage cell.