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Which of the following statements is incorrect about an electric cell?

A

An electric cell converts chemical energy into electrical energy.
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An electric cell consists of two terminals.
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The direction of flow of electrons in a cell is from positive terminal to negative terminal.
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Electric cell acts as a source to initiate current flow.
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Solution

The correct option is C
The direction of flow of electrons in a cell is from positive terminal to negative terminal.
  • The direction of flow of electrons in a cell is from negative terminal to positive terminal. However, the conventional direction of current is taken from the positive terminal to the negative terminal of the cell.
  • A cell has two terminals- positive and negative. It is the source of electric current in the circuit. The electrical energy in the circuit is converted from the chemical energy stored in the cell.

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