Working principle and applications of batteries and fuel cell
Batteries and Fuel Cells:
- Batteries and fuel cells are two important types of electrochemical cells that convert chemical energy into electrical energy.
- Batteries
are self-contained devices that store chemical energy in the form of an
electrochemical reaction.
- When the battery is connected to an
electrical circuit, the reaction takes place, producing a flow of
electrical current. Batteries are commonly used in a wide range of
applications, including cell phones, laptops, and portable power tools
- Fuel
cells are similar to batteries in that they convert chemical energy
into electrical energy.
- However, while batteries store the chemical
energy in their internal structure, fuel cells require a continuous
supply of fuel to sustain the reaction.
- Fuel cells are commonly used in a
wide range of applications, including power generation, transportation,
and portable electronics.
