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A battery consists of a group of 2 or more primary or secondary cells which convert chemical energy into electrical energy. One portion of the chemical energy is transformed into heat energy and the other portion into an electrical current.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 12y agoActually electricity is not stored in batteries but some chemicals are stored in it.
When the chemicals are made to react, the reaction creates a potential difference between the two terminals and electric current is made to flow.
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∙ 13y agoAn excellent question.
It would take a huge amount of space to answer this fully.
Without getting too technical batteries produce electricity because of the different elements that make up the battery.
Atoms of elements have different parts. One of these parts is called an electron.
An electron is the part that is the electricity.
Some elements have more electrons that they than they can use and it makes then sort of unbalanced, others have less than they need and that makes then unbalanced in the other direction.
When an electron moves from one place to another that is called a current or electric current
A battery has both sorts of elements. The electrons move from one element that has too many electrons to the other element that has too few electrons. This is the electric current. When all the electrons have moved and both elements can neither give or receive any more then the current stops and the battery is 'flat'.
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∙ 11y agoElectricity in relatively small amounts can be stored in Batteries and capacitors for a time.
If you mean what happens to the electricity that is produced by power plants, it is not stored but is simply a potential in the line. Think of a water hose - when the faucet is turned on you are using water, but when the faucet is turned off it is in the line under pressure waiting for you to turn the faucet on again. This is like turning on a light switch to use electricity. So the power plant produces the potential (voltage) which is only drawn from (as current/amperes) when someone, or something (like a refrigerator) places a demand on it.
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∙ 10y agodirect current
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Can tidal energy be stored?
Yes it can be stored but if you have massive ammounts going into the object that's holding the energy then it can only hold for a short ammount of time
The electricity you get from batteries and generators is called?
Batteries and generators provide DC, Direct Current electricity.
Can photovoltaic cells store energy?
no, photovoltaic cells just produce the electricity. the electrical energy produced from the cells will be stored in storage systems (Batteries)
Why don't we get most of our electricity from batteries?
Batteries can only store electricity, not create it. Batteries can only store and release direct current (DC), while power plants produce alternating current (AC). Since it takes up a lot of space and it costs a lot to use batteries, the batteries might not be able to store all the electricity that is produced. This is why an electrical generating station does not use batteries to generate electricity.
How common are batteries used as a source of electricity?
Batteries are used now more so that ever. All of the hand held controllers, telephones, game consoles, portable radios all need batteries for their source of electricity.
What energy store in batteries?
electricity is stored in batteries
Can electricity be stored just after its generation?
only if you have batteries or really large capacitors available.
Can tidal energy be stored?
Yes it can be stored but if you have massive ammounts going into the object that's holding the energy then it can only hold for a short ammount of time
How does a solar car move?
A solar car uses solar panels to turn light energy into electricity. The electricity is stored on-board the car in batteries. The batteries them power an electric motor that turns the wheels.
Does solar store energy from the sun?
The sun activates solar cells. The electricity created is stored in batteries.
How batteries produce electricity?
Batteries do not produce electricity, they only store electricity.
How does a solar car work?
A solar car relies on PV cells (photovoltaic cells) that convert sunlight directly into electricity. The electricity is stored in batteries. The batteries are then used to power electric motorsthat turn the car's wheels.- Visharad Jalan
What type of energy is stored in battteries?
what type of energy is stored in batteries
How does a solar panel car work?
The sunlight is absorbed by the solar panels and they product electricity. The electricity may be stored in batteries, and/or used to turn an electric motor which moves the car.
What Light is a kind of energy called?
Solar (from our Sun) is a light that is an energy. Using solar panels to convert sunlight into electricity, the electricity can be stored in batteries for use during darkness.
How is energy source stored?
The answer depends on the source. Wood is stored in stacks. Coal is stored in piles or bins. Oil and gas is stored in tanks. Electricity is stored in batteries or capacitors. Water power, solar power and wind power can not be stored in any simple way if at all.
How do solar energy panels work?
Solar energy panels take the energy or photons from the sun and turn it into electricity with an inverter. The electricity can be stored in batteries, or be wired straight into an electrical device.
