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plus is the positive terminal (cathode)

minus is the negative terminal (anode)

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Q: Why is there a plus and minus of batteries?
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What do you need to have a flow of current?

Potential difference. Like the plus and minus on batteries...


Does plus minus mean plus?

Same mathematical signs equal plus Different mathematical signs equal minus Plus Plus = Plus (+)(+) = + Minus Minus = Plus (-)(-) = + Plus Minus = Minus (+)(-) = - Minus Plus = Minus (-)(+) = - So the direct answer to your question would be: plus minus equals minus


Why is there a plus and a minus side on a triple a battery?

There is a plus and minus side on all batteries to indicate the polarity of the battery - positive (+), negative (-), this way one knows which part to match with the device. Plus on the battery has to match the plus on the device and same for the negative in other for the device to function.


What is a plus and a plus if a plus and a minus is a minus?

A plus + a plus is a plus.


Calculate the following 7 - -2 equals?

A minus and a minus makes a plus A plus and a plus makes a plus A minus and a plus or plus and a minus makes a minus 7 - -2 is a minus and a minus Therefore the answer is 7 + 2 = 9


Why do batteries have a plus and - sign?

Because one side is the positive side (+) and one side is the negative side (-) They need to be there so people can place them in correctly. On objects there is also a plus and minus sign to match with the ones on the battery. You place the end with the plus sign in to match the end with the plus sign on the object and the end with the minus sign to match the minus sign on the object. Hope this helps!


What does a minus plus a minus equal9?

A minus plus a minus will give a sum with a minus also.


How do you wire a 36 volt golf cart with 3 12 volt batteries instead of 6 6volt batteries?

A cart that has batteries connected in series with one plus and one minus cables may have three 12V batteries connected with two jumpers, instead of twice as many 6V batteries with five jumpers.


Does a minus times a minus equal a plus?

Yes it does. A minus is the opposite of something, so the minus of a minus is a plus.


What does a plus with a minus under it mean math?

A plus with a minus under it means "plus or minus" in math.


What is a plus times a plus?

A plus times a plus is still a plus. Below is the way I remembered it: If there is not a minus sign, it is plus (positive). If there is 1 minus sign, it is minus (negative). If there are 2 minus signs, it is plus (positive).


Why is minus into minus a plus?

Because both minus signs to be cut therefore minus * minus will be treated as plus numbers