Difference between revisions of "Electrical Cell"
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: Make sure not to use the word [[battery]] unless you are talking about many '''electrical cells''' added in [[Series Circuit|series]]. By KS3 students are rarely aware of the distinction between an '''electrical cell''' and a [[battery]] and this problem persists into KS4 causing them to lose marks in their exams. | : Make sure not to use the word [[battery]] unless you are talking about many '''electrical cells''' added in [[Series Circuit|series]]. By KS3 students are rarely aware of the distinction between an '''electrical cell''' and a [[battery]] and this problem persists into KS4 causing them to lose marks in their exams. | ||
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| + | An electrical cell is an electrical device that has a chemical energy store which provides a push for electrons to flow around a circuit. | ||
Revision as of 09:45, 7 October 2018
Contents
Key Stage 1
Meaning
An electrical cell is something we use to power things that we don't plug in.
Key Stage 2
Meaning
An electrical cell is the part of a circuit that makes the electricity flow.
About Electrical Cells
- An electrical cell stores energy.
- Inside an electrical cell there are chemicals that react with each other.
- An electrical cell pushes the electricity along the wires when there is a complete circuit.
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| An electrical cell. | The symbol for an electrical cell. |
Note for Teachers
- Make sure not to use the word battery unless you are talking about many electrical cells added in series. By KS3 students are rarely aware of the distinction between an electrical cell and a battery and this problem persists into KS4 causing them to lose marks in their exams.
Key Stage 3
Meaning
An electrical cell is an electrical device that has a chemical energy store which provides a push for electrons to flow around a circuit.