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5E40.80 - Fuel Cells

Code Number: 5E40.80
Demo Title: Fuel Cells
Condition: Excellent
Principle: Generation of Electricity
Area of Study: Electricity & Magnetism
Equipment:
Fuel Cell Model.
Procedure:
Use the model to describe the different parts of a fuel cell and how their function.
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