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What is an electric cell?
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Solution 1
An electric cell is a device which converts chemical energy into electrical energy. When connected in a circuit, it acts as a source of D.C. current.
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Solution 2
An electric cell is the source of electric current in which chemical energy changes to electrical energy.
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Types of Circuits: Simple Circuit
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