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Current Electricity — Physics STD 12 Science — Question

Gujarat BoardEnglish MediumSTD 12 SciencePhysicsCurrent Electricity1 Mark
MCQ
Which of the following is the correct statement regarding electrochemical cell?
  • A
    It converts chemical energy to electrical energy.
  • B
    It converts electric energy to chemical energy.
  • C
    It converts chemical energy to thermal energy.
  • D
    It does not maintain the flow of charge in a circuit.
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Answer

  1. It converts chemical energy to electrical energy.

Explanation:

An electrochemical cell is a device which converts chemical energy to electric energy, and maintains the flow of charge in a circuit. There are 2 types of electrochemical cells – Galvanic cell and Electrolytic cell.

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