Hydrogen fuel cells are used on the space shuttle to provide the shuttle with all of its electrical energy. Explain why fuel cells are used instead of batteries.
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Hydrogen fuel cells are used on the space shuttle to provide the shuttle with all of its electrical energy. Explain why fuel cells are used instead of batteries.
Answer:
Hydrogen used in fuel cells has the energy to weight ratio ten times greater than lithium-ion batteries. Consequently, it offers much greater range while being lighter and occupying smaller volumes. It can also be recharged in a few minutes, similarly to gasoline vehicles.