SSC CPO 2020 PYQ — Question 70

SSC CPO - 24 Nov 2020 - Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q70

The charge has to be passed ______ to obtain maximum work from a galvanic cell.

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. reversibly.

  • There are two types of electrochemical cells: galvanic, also called Voltaic, and electrolytic.
  • Galvanic cells traditionally are used as sources of DC electrical power.
  • Galvanic cells derive their energy from spontaneous redox reactions.