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In Physics / High School | 2014-07-09

Explain how a cell or battery acts as a common source of 'potential difference' or 'voltage.'

Asked by AricaGeronime

Answer (2)

A battery is actually a association of several cells. So both can be called a source of potential difference.

Answered by Ryan2 | 2024-06-10

A cell or battery generates a potential difference by creating a charge separation through chemical reactions at its terminals, which results in an electric field. This potential difference drives the flow of electric current when connected to a circuit. The voltage is a measure of the energy provided per unit charge within that circuit.
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Answered by Anonymous | 2024-12-26