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The potential difference across the terminals of a cell exists even when:

Question
The potential difference across the terminals of a cell exists even when:
The cell is short-circuited
No current is drawn from it
The cell is fully discharged
The circuit has infinite resistance only
Answer
No current is drawn from it
Detailed Explanation
The chemical action inside the cell maintains a potential difference across its terminals even when no current flows.
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