Question

In a dry cell ,zinc container acts as ___________ terminal and carbon rod acts as___________ terminal.

• A. negative
• B. positive

Answer 1

Dry cell-

1. Dry cell is a primary cell.
2. Once it is used it cannot be reused.
3. It gives a voltage of 1.5 V approx.
4. Dry cells are used in remote of t.v, torches, and many household gadgets.

Construction of dry cell-

Hence, a zinc container acts as a Negative and a carbon rod acts as a Positive terminal in a dry cell.