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What is a cell in physics?


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  1. Definition: A cell is a single electrical energy source that uses chemical reactions to produce a current.
  2. An electrical cell is an ‘electrical power supply’.
  3. It converts stored chemical energy into electrical potential energy.
  4. The cell comprises two electrodes and an electrolyte. Electrodes are made of materials that participate in chemical reactions with the electrolyte.

Therefore, a device that converts chemical energy into electrical energy is an electric cell.


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