In a cell, the source of energy is
ASolar energy of the surroundings
BChemical energy of the electrolyte
CMechanical energy of an external load
DHeat energy taken from the surroundings
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Chemical energy of the electrolyte
1. A cell has two electrodes in an electrolyte.
2. Chemical reactions at the electrodes drive a current.
3. Chemical energy converts into electrical energy.
4. So option A is correct.
_Source: Selina Concise Physics Class 9, Ch 9 Current Electricity (Mistral OCR'd PDF), section on cell_
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