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How are batteries made?

by Marshall Brain

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How are batteries made? — Kate, Swampscott, Mass.

Marshall Answered
It depends on the type of batteries. Here is the process of making an alkaline battery:

The following video describes the construction of a deep-cycle battery for something like a forklift:

And then there is the lithium ion battery:

For more info see: How Batteries Work

 

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