5 | BATTERIES

“
You will never always
be motivated.
You have to learn to be
DISCIPLINED.
THE VOLTAIC CELL
A BATTERY
is formed
when two or
more cells
are
connected. 

A voltaic chemical cell is a combination of materials used to

convert chemical energy into electric energy.
THE VOLTAIC CELL
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Electrolyte
BATTERIES IN SERIES / PARALLEL

When cells are connected in series, the total voltage across

the battery cells is equal to the sum of the voltage of each of
the individual cells.
BATTERIES IN SERIES / PARALLEL

When cells are connected in parallel, the total current is the

sum of the individual current from each battery.
PRIMARY & SECONDARY CELLS

Primary cells are those which cannot be recharged or returned

to a good condition after their voltage output drops too low.

Secondary cells are those which are rechargeable. During

recharging, the chemicals which provide electric energy are
restored to their original condition.
PRIMARY & SECONDARY CELLS

A cell is recharged by connecting it to a battery charger in

"LIKE-TO-LIKE" polarity!
TYPES OF BATTERIES

 Lead-Acid Battery
 Carbon-Zinc Cell
 Alkaline Cell
 Nickel Cadmium Cell
 Edison Cell
 Mercury Cell
 Lithium Ion Cell
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