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Question
From the given cells:
Lead storage cell, Mercury cell, Fuel cell and Dry cell
Answer the following:
(i) Which cell is used in hearing aids?
(ii) Which cell was used in Apollo Space Programme?
(iii) Which cell is used in automobiles and inverters?
(iv) Which cell does not have long life?
Solution
(i) Mercury cell is used in hearing aids.
(ii) Fuel cell was used in the Apollo space programme.
(iii) Lead storage cell is used in automobiles and inverters.
(iv) Dry cell does not have a long life.
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