Differentiate between Cell and Battery.


The difference between Cell and Battery are as follows:

Basis of ComparisonCellBattery
Definition

It is a single unit device which converts the chemical energy into electric energy.

It is the collection of electrochemical cells which is either connected in series or in parallel.
Symbol

SpecificationIt is light and compact as it has a single unit. It is heavy or bulky, as it normally consists of several cells.
Types

Depending on the types of electrolytes used, a cell is either reserve, wet or dry types. 

It is either a Primary battery or a Secondary battery, meaning it is rechargeable or non-chargeable.

Power

It supplies power for a short period of time.

It supplies power for a long period of time.

Cost Usually Cheap.Very Costly.
Application

Used mostly for lighter tasks which require less energy, such as clocks, lamp, radio, remote control devices etc.

Used mostly for heavy-duty tasks, such as automobiles, inverter, emergency light etc.

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Updated on: 10-Oct-2022

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