Question

In a dry cell:
Statement I: Zinc container act as a negative terminal.
Statement II: The positive terminal is attached to a graphite rod.

Select the correct statement(s).

• A. Both the statements are incorrect.
• B. Only statement II is correct.
• C. Both the statements are correct.
• D. Only statement I is correct.

Answer 1

The correct option is C Both the statements are correct.

A dry cell has zinc container coating, which acts as negative terminal.
The positive terminal is attached with a carbon rod with metal cap in between. It is normally the "graphite" form of carbon of which the rod is made.