Negative plate of an Edison cell is made of__________?
Correct answer: C. iron
- A. copper
- B. lead
- C. iron
- D. silver oxide
Explanation
The Edison, or nickel-iron, cell uses iron as the negative-plate material and nickel oxide as the positive material. Lead belongs to the lead-acid cell, not the Edison cell.
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