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Discuss an electric cell in detail.


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  1. An electric cell is the simplest unit for generating electric current.
  2. An electric cell converts chemical energy into electrical energy.
  3. An electric cell is the most commonly used source of power to run electrical devices.
  4. An electrical cell produces a small amount of current, sufficient enough to light up a torch, run a wall clock and power a doorbell.
  5. Two or more cells when connected form a battery which produces a high current as compared to a cell.
  6. The chemical reactions between the electrode and the electrolyte of a cell convert chemical energy into electrical energy.
  7. Those cells which cannot be recharged after use are called “primary cells” and a "dry cell" is an example of a primary cell.
  8. Those cells which cannot be recharged after use are called “secondary cells” or “storage cells" and a “nickel-cadmium cell” is an example of a secondary cell.
  9. Below image shows the various forms of a cell used in our daily life.

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