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List out the applications of an electric cell.


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Electrochemistry:

  1. Electrochemistry is the branch that deals with converting chemical energy into electrical energy.
  2. A similar energy conversion occurs inside an electric cell that generates an electric current.
  3. An electric cell consists of an anode and a cathode which facilitate a non-spontaneous reaction in a solution.
  4. This produces a current that flows through the circuit connected to it.

Applications of Electric cells:

  1. They are used in torches, digital cameras, hearing aids, batteries, watches, and video games.
  2. They are also being used in medical implants in the body.
  3. They are also used in satellites and rocket launch equipment.
  4. They are generally used in tiny devices for battery storage.

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