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  1. Which of the following cell has a reversible chemical reaction ?

  2. A.

     Lead-acid

    B.

     Mercury oxide

    C.

     Carbon-zinc

    D.

     Silver-oxide


  3. The open circuit voltage of any storage cell depends wholly upon

  4. A.

     its chemical constituents

    B.

     on the strength of its electrolyte

    C.

     its temperature

    D.

     all above


  5. Battery charging equipment is generally installed

  6. A.

     In well ventilated location

    B.

     In clean and dry place

    C.

     As near as practical to the battery being charged

    D.

     In location having all above features


  7. The effect of sulphation is that the internal resistance

  8. A.

     increases

    B.

     decreases

    C.

     remains same

    D.

     none of the above


  9. The ampere-hour efficiency of a leadacid cell is normally between

  10. A.

     20 to 30%

    B.

     40 to 50%

    C.

     60 to 70%

    D.

     90 to 95%


  11. Satellite power requirement is provided through

  12. A.

     solar cells

    B.

     dry cells

    C.

     nickel-cadmium cells

    D.

     lead-acid batteries


  13. Which of the following has lower sp. gravity V

  14. A.

     Dilute H₂SO₄

    B.

     Concentrated H₂SO₄

    C.

     Water

    D.

     Any of the above


  15. Internal resistance of a cell is due to

  16. A.

     resistance of electrolyte

    B.

     electrode resistance

    C.

     surface contact resistance between electrode and electrolyte

    D.

     all above


  17. During the charging of a lead-acid cell

  18. A.

     its voltage increases

    B.

     it gives out energy

    C.

     its cathode becomes dark chocolate brown in colour

    D.

     specific gravity of H₂SO₄ decreases


  19. Chargmg of sulphated battery produces ____ heat.

  20. A.

     no

    B.

     very little

    C.

     less

    D.

     more