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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.

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The electricity you get from batteries and generators is called?

Batteries and generators provide DC, Direct Current electricity.


Which property of alkali makes it suitable for use in batteries?

this is because alkali is good conductor of electricity and it is used in alkaline batteries


How common are batteries used as a source of electricity?

Batteries are commonly used as a source of electricity in everyday devices such as smartphones, laptops, and other portable electronics. They are also used in electric vehicles and as backup power sources for various applications. The demand for batteries is increasing with the rise of renewable energy storage systems and other sustainable technologies.


Can photovoltaic cells store energy?

Photovoltaic cells generate electricity when exposed to sunlight. They do not store energy themselves, but the electricity they produce can be stored in batteries or used immediately.


What are photovoltaic cells made from?

Solar electric panels are made up of silicon, the same thing that makes up sand. When sunlight hits a solar panel, it makes electrons in the silicon move around. The electrons flow through wires that were built into the solar panel. When the sun stops shining on the solar panel, its electrons stop moving and electricity stops flowing. electricity in the batteries can be used at night, or when the sun is behind the clouds. · If you want to be able to use electricity at night you can attach batteries. · Electricity from a solar panel flows into attached batteries while the sun shines, and then the stored. ·