College Physics (7th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32160-183-1
ISBN 13: 978-0-32160-183-4

Chapter 17 - Electric Current and Resistance - Learning Path Questions and Exercises - Conceptual Questions - Page 618: 2

Answer

The figure requires a chemical membrane in order to complete the circuit to power the lightbulb via conducting ions. If there were no chemical membrane, the conducting ions would not be able to pass through. If there were no separator at all, the circuit would short out.

Work Step by Step

The figure requires a chemical membrane in order to complete the circuit to power the lightbulb via conducting ions. If there were no chemical membrane, the conducting ions would not be able to pass through. If there were no separator at all, the circuit would short out.
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