Question

What are the advantages and disadvantages of a dry cell?

Answer 1

Advantages of a dry cell are:

1. The compact size of a dry cell makes it suitable for powering small electronic devices. (toys, flashlights, portable radios, cameras, hearing aids)

2. The electrolyte used in dry cells is relatively not so harmful to the environment.

3. Dry cells are inexpensive.

Disadvantages of a dry cell are:

1. The main disadvantage of a dry cell is that it cannot be recharged once it loses its electrical power.