CBSE 2025 · Region 4 · Set 1 · Q19 · 2 marks
Define fuel cell. Give two advantages of fuel cell over ordinary cell.
Marking-scheme solution
Galvanic cell which converts the energy of combustion of fuels directly into electrical
energy.
Advantages 1.High efficiency
2.Pollution free
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