Difference between revisions of "Electrical Cell"
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| − | : Make sure not to use the word [[battery]] unless you are talking about many '''electrical cells''' added in series. By KS3 students are rarely aware of the distinction between an '''electrical cell''' and a [[battery]] and this problem persists into KS4 causing them to lose marks in their exams. | + | : Make sure not to use the word [[battery]] unless you are talking about many '''electrical cells''' added in [[Series Circuit|series]]. By KS3 students are rarely aware of the distinction between an '''electrical cell''' and a [[battery]] and this problem persists into KS4 causing them to lose marks in their exams. |
Revision as of 10:31, 11 August 2018
Contents
Key Stage 1
Meaning
An electrical cell is something we use to power things that we don't plug in.
Key Stage 2
Meaning
An electrical cell is the part of a circuit that makes the electricity flow.
About Electrical Cells
- An electrical cell stores energy.
- Inside an electrical cell there are chemicals that react with each other.
- An electrical cell pushes the electricity along the wires when there is a complete circuit.
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| An electrical cell. | The symbol for an electrical cell. |