In the symbol of the electric cell, the thicker, shorter line represents the______.

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  1. ring terminal
  2. positive terminal
  3. negative terminal
  4. neutral terminal

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Option 3 : negative terminal
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The correct answer is the negative terminal.

Key Points

  • Cell Terminology:
    • The shorter, thicker vertical line in the symbol of a cell represents the negative terminal.
    • The longer, thinner vertical line in the symbol of a cell represents the positive terminal.
  • ​A smaller line in the symbol for a cell represents its negative terminal.
  • In the symbol for a cell, the positive terminal is a long line.
  • A line connecting all the instruments indicates wire.
  • Two/more cell symbols connected together indicate battery.

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