Potential Difference

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Potential Difference: Overview

This topic covers concepts such as, Potential Difference, Electric Cell, Electric Cells and Battery etc.

Important Questions on Potential Difference

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Two or more cells are connected together to form a _____.

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A battery of 12 V supplies a charge of1000 C to an electric device. How much work is done by the battery in moving the charge?

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Can you think of any four devices which can work even when not connected to the switchboards at your home?

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What is the potential difference between the conductors A and B Shown in below figure? If the conductors are connected by a length of wire, which way will the electrons flow? When will the flow of electrons stop?

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A battery of  10 V carries 20,000 C of charge through a resistance of 20 Ω. The work done in 10 s is

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What is the special property of a secondary cell? Give an example of the secondary cell.

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Secondary cells can not be recharged.

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Primary cells can not be recharged.

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What are primary cells? Give an example also.

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What are secondary cells? Give an example also.

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_____ is the electrical cell used in radio and wall clocks.

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_____ is used as the electrolyte in dry cell.

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Distinguish between : Dry cell and lead - acid cell.

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Is Daniel cell a primary cell?

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What are primary cells used for?

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Explain secondary cells with the help of an example.

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If you add a cell to the circuit, will the lamps glow more brightly or less brightly?

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If you remove a cell from the circuit, will the lamps glow more brightly or less brightly?

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In an electric cell, which form of energy is converted into electrical energy?

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The primary cells are rechargeable.