Question

how is a battery different from a cell

Answer 1

Battery can be charged but cell can not be charged again

Answer 2

Cell                                          Battery

Definition The single unit device which converts the chemical energy into electrical energy                                                                                                                          It is the collection of electrochemical cells which either connects in series or in parallel

Symbol cell battery

Types Dry Cell, Wet Cell , Reserve Cell and Fuel Cell. Primary battery and Secondary battery.

Specification Light and compact Heavy

Power Supply power for a short time. Supply power for a long time.

Applications Clocks, lamp, radio, remote control devices etc. Automobiles, inverter, emergency light etc.

Cost Cheap Costly