Metal cap of an electric cell is the __________terminal of the cell.

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Solution

The correct option is C. positive
Electric cell is a device which converts chemical energy into electrical energy. All electric cells have two terminals. Metal cap on an electric cell is considered as the positive terminal of the cell whereas metal disc of an electric cell is considered as the negative terminal of the cell.

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