1. The capacity of a lead-acid cell depends on ?

rate of discharge

temperature

density of electrolyte

all above

Answer: all above

Explanation:


2. Cells are connected in series in order to ?

increase the voltage rating

increase the current rating

increase the life of the cells

none of the above

Answer: increase the voltage rating

Explanation:


3. During the charging of a lead-acid cell ?

its voltage increases

it gives out energy

its cathode becomes dark chocolate brown in colour

specific gravity of H2S04 decreases

Answer: its voltage increases

Explanation:


4. When the lead-acid cell is fully charged, the electrolyte assume ..... appearance ?

dull

reddish

bright

milky

Answer: milky

Explanation:


5. The e.m.f. of an Edison cell, when fully charged is nearly ?

1.4V

1 V

0.9 V

0.8 V

Answer: 1.4V

Explanation:


6. During discharge, the active material of both the positive and negative plates is changed to ?

Pb

Pb02

PbO

PbSO4

Answer: PbSO4

Explanation:


7. When two cells of unequal voltages are in parallel, the e.m.f. of the combination is equal to the e.m.f. of the cell ?

small

large

any of the above

none of the above

Answer: large

Explanation:


8. Which among the following constitutes the major load for an automobile battery ?

Brake light

Self starter

Parking lights

Spark plugs

Answer: Self starter

Explanation:


9. Which test is used to ascertain whether the battery plates are defective or not ?

Open volt test

Cadmium test

High discharge test

Sp. gravity test

Answer: Cadmium test

Explanation:


10. Which of the following material is used in solar cells ?

Barium

Silicon

Silver

Selenium

Answer: Silicon

Explanation: