1. Internal short circuits are caused by ?

breakdown of one or more separators

excess accumulation of sediment at the bottom of the cell

both (a) and (b)

none of the above

Answer: both (a) and (b)

Explanation:


2. Extent of corrosion in the underground metal work depends upon ?

amount of moisture

type of metals

type of soil chemicals

All above factors

Answer: All above factors

Explanation:


3. 48 ampere-hour capacity would deliver a current of ?

48 amperes for 1 hour

24 amperes for 2 hours

8 amperes for 6 hours

6 amperes for 8 hours

Answer: 6 amperes for 8 hours

Explanation:


4. Coating usually recommended for electrical contact is that of ?

lead plating

gold

chromium

silver

Answer: silver

Explanation:


5. Internal resistance of a cell is due to ?

resistance of electrolyte

electrode resistance

surface contact resistance between electrode and electrolyte

all above

Answer: all above

Explanation:


6. The energy in a lead-acid battery is stored in the form of ?

nuclear energy

electrostatic charge

solar energy

chemical energy

Answer: chemical energy

Explanation:


7. Ampere hour capacity of an industrial battery is based on ...... hours discharge rate ?

8

12

16

24

Answer: 8

Explanation:


8. The current in a chemical cell is a movement of ?

positive ions only

positive and negative ions

negative ions only

positive-hole charges

Answer: positive and negative ions

Explanation:


9. Capacity of dry cells is ?

more when it is supplying current for intermittent periods

more when it is supplying current for continuous periods

unaffected by the type of discharge

none of the above

Answer: more when it is supplying current for intermittent periods

Explanation:


10. Tickle charge is required for ?

primary cells

lead-acid batteries

nickel-iron cells

all of the above

Answer: all of the above

Explanation: