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What is the source of electric current?

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1. A cell is a source of electric current. The chemicals stored in a cell produce electricity; that is, chemical energy changes into electrical energy. A cell consists of two terminals: a positive terminal and a negative terminal. However, a cell cannot provide energy of high magnitude.

2. Another source of electricity are big powerhouses, which produce a large amount of energy using the kinetic energy of water or thermal energy of coal.

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