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Differentiate between primary cell and secondary cell


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Primary cell

Secondary cell

A dry cell or primary cell is a type of chemical cell used in form of batteries Secondary cell is number of primary cells connected in series to form a battery
The chemical reactions in the primary cell are irreversible Chemical reactions are reversible in secondary cell
It cant be recharged They are rechargeable
Examples of primary cell are Leclanche cell, voltaic cell, daniel cell etc.Examples of the secondary cell include lead-acid accumulator, nickel-iron accumulator, Edison accumulators
They are used to operate toys, radios ,bicycle and small tape recordersSecondary cells are used to operate cars, trucks , automobiles and mobile phones ,cameras ,computers etc

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