The plates of a simple cell are connected through a torch bulb and then dipped into dilute sulphuric acid on a beaker. The bulb lights brightly...

The plates of a simple cell are connected through a torch bulb and then dipped into dilute sulphuric acid on a beaker. The
bulb lights brightly for a short time. State two possible causes of this.

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-Polarisation.
-Local action.

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sharon kalunda answered the question on May 31, 2019 at 07:58

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