Electric Cell vs Circuit: What's the Difference?

[pavel987]

What's the difference between electric cell and electric circuit?

 

[Danger]

Unless there's different terminology where you live, an electric cell is one of the units of a battery. In most dry-cell situations, such as 'AA', 'AAA', 'D' etc., the whole battery is one cell. Automotive wet-cell types, however, contain multiple cells. Each cap (on a serviceable unit) is one 2V cell. Six caps on top, therefore, identifies it as a 12V battery.
An electric circuit is simply an assembly of components that accomplishes some task when turned on.
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[sir-pinski]

An electric cell is a device that converts chemical energy into electrical energy. It consists of two electrodes, a positive and a negative, immersed in an electrolyte solution. The chemical reactions between the electrodes and the electrolyte produce a potential difference, which can be used to power electrical devices.

On the other hand, an electric circuit is a closed loop through which electric current can flow. It consists of various components such as resistors, capacitors, and inductors, connected by conductive wires. An electric cell is one component that can be used in an electric circuit to provide a source of electrical energy.

In summary, an electric cell is a single device that generates electrical energy, while an electric circuit is a system of interconnected components that allows the flow of electric current. An electric cell is a part of an electric circuit and is essential for the circuit to function.