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What will happen if you join the two terminals of a cell without connecting them through a switch or a bulb?
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∙ 9y ago
A current will flow through whatever you have used to connect the terminals. How much will depend upon the internal resistance of the cell and the resistance of the connecting wire. On cells with a very low internal resistance, such as alkaline cells or lead-acid batteries, the current may be enough to melt the wire. If the connecting wire survives, the cell will be discharged very quickly. If an alkaline battery is discharged too quickly, it will explode. If a lead-acid battery is discharged too quickly, the plates will buckle and the acid may boil.
As a general rule, don't try this at home.
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∙ 9y agoElectricity will flow freely through the connectors, draining the energy source quickly and perhaps causing overheating. This is called a short circuit.
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