1. Shelf life of a small dry cell is ?

equal to that of large dry cell

less than that of large dry cell

more than that of large dry cell

none of the above

Answer: less than that of large dry cell

Explanation:


2. In electroplating, the character of metal deposited is affected by ?

surface preparation

metal-ion concentration

structure of the metal

all of the above

Answer: all of the above

Explanation:


3. The terminal voltage, when the battery is being charged, decreases with ?

increasing temperature

increasing charging rate

increasing state of charge

all of the above

Answer: increasing temperature

Explanation:


4. On overcharging a battery ?

it will bring about chemical change in active materials

it will increase the capacity of the battery

it will raise the specific gravity of the electrolyte

none of the above will occur

Answer: none of the above will occur

Explanation:


5. A typical output of a solar cell is ?

0.1 V

0.26 V

1.1 V

2 V

Answer: 0.26 V

Explanation:


6. Specific gravity of electrolyte in Edison cell is ?

0.8

0.95

1.1

1.21

Answer: 1.21

Explanation:


7. The efficiency of a solar cell may be in the range ?

2 to 5%

10 to 15%

30 to 40%

70 to 80%

Answer: 10 to 15%

Explanation:


8. The active material of the positive plates of silver-zinc batteries is ?

silver oxide

lead oxide

lead

zinc powder

Answer: silver oxide

Explanation:


9. Find the odd one out ?

lead-acid cells

solar cells

fuel cells

dry cells

Answer: solar cells

Explanation:


10. Galvanising is coating of ?

chromium

lead

zinc

tin

Answer: zinc

Explanation: