Electric Cell

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Electric Cell: Overview

This topic covers concepts such as Battery, Electric Bulb, Filament of an Electric Bulb, Electric Cells, Terminals of an Electric Cell, Source of Electricity in an Electric Cell, Connecting an Electric Bulb to an Electric Cell, Primary Cells, etc.

Important Questions on Electric Cell

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When filament of a bulb is broken, it is called a short circuit.

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What happens when the cells are connected in series connection?

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Why keeping cells in a particular order in a battery is necessary?

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Mention the favourable conditions a torch needs to work?

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What are the condition necessary for a torch to glow?

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Name the metal used to make the filament of an electric bulb.

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The primary cells are rechargeable.

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A cell that can be recharged several times is called _____.

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The current given by a battery is _____ current.

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The current given by a battery is _____ (direct/ alternating) current.

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When the battery of a vehicle is not used for a long time, it gets discharged due to a phenomenon called _____.

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Which of the following is not a part of a bulb?

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A secondary cell can be recharged only once.

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A cell that can be recharged several times is called _____.

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The above symbol represents a _____ in an electric circuit.

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The primary cells are rechargeable.

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An electric bulb has a _____ that is connected to its terminals.

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Which of the following devices use the electric cell for their functioning?

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Which part of an electric bulb gives off the light?

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Name the metal that acts as a negative terminal in a dry cell. 
(Choose one of the following: Zinc/ Carbon).