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A fuel cell gives only about 0.7 V. How is higher voltage obtained?
ABy stacking cells in series
BBy connecting cells in parallel
CBy heating the electrolyte
DBy removing the catalyst
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. By stacking cells in series
Cells joined in series add their voltages, so a stack reaches the voltage an application needs.
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