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151.

The common impurity in the electrolyte of lead-acid battery is?

A. chlorine
B. dust particles
C. lead crystals
D. iron
Answer» E.
152.

During charging the specific gravity of the electrolyte of a lead-acid battery?

A. increases
B. decreases
C. remains the same
D. becomes zero
Answer» B. decreases
153.

Hydrogen evolved during charging produces explosive mixture when it is more than?

A. 2%
B. 4%
C. 6%
D. 8%
Answer» E.
154.

Life of the batteries is in the following ascending order.

A. Lead-acid cell, Edison cell, Nickel cadmium cell
B. Lead-acid cell, Nickel-cadmium cell, Edison cell
C. Edison cell, Nickel-cadmium cell, lead-acid cell
D. Nickel-cadmium cell, Edison cell, lead-acid cell
Answer» B. Lead-acid cell, Nickel-cadmium cell, Edison cell
155.

Petroleum jelly is applied to the electrical connections to the lead-acid battery

A. prevent local heating
B. prevent short-circuiting
C. reduce path resistance
D. prevent corrosion
Answer» E.
156.

During the charging and discharging of a nickel-iron cell

A. corrosive fumes are produced
B. water is neither formed nor absorbed
C. nickel hydroxide remains unsplit
D. its e.m.f. remains constant
Answer» C. nickel hydroxide remains unsplit
157.

On the average the ampere-hour efficiency of an Edison cell is about

A. 40%
B. 60%
C. 70%
D. 80%
Answer» E.
158.

The best indication about the state of charge on a lead-acid battery is given by

A. output voltage
B. temperature of electrolyte
C. specific gravity of electrolyte
D. none of the above
Answer» D. none of the above
159.

The active materials of a nickel-iron battery are

A. nickel hydroxide
B. powdered iron and its oxide
C. 21% solution of kOH
D. all of the above
Answer» E.
160.

The open circuit voltage of any storage cell depends wholly upon

A. its chemical constituents
B. on the strength of its electrolyte
C. its temperature
D. all above
Answer» E.
161.

Which of the following has lower sp. gravity V

A. Dilute H‚ÇÇSO‚ÇÑ
B. Concentrated H‚ÇÇSO‚ÇÑ
C. Water
D. Any of the above
Answer» D. Any of the above
162.

The average charging voltage for alkali cell is about

A. 1 V
B. 1.2 V
C. 1.7 V
D. 2.1 V
Answer» D. 2.1 V
163.

In a lead-acid cell, if the specific gravity of sulphuric acid is 1.8, it will require following ratio of acid to water to get mixture of specific gravity of 1.3

A. 6 parts of acid to 4 parts of water
B. 4 parts of acid to 4 parts of water
C. 4 parts of acid to 6 parts of water
D. 4 parts of acid to 8 parts of water
Answer» D. 4 parts of acid to 8 parts of water
164.

In order that a hydrometer may float vertically in electrolyte its C.G. should be

A. lowered
B. raised
C. undisturbed
D. displaced sideways
Answer» B. raised
165.

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

A. Pb
B. Pb02
C. PbO
D. PbS04
Answer» E.
166.

Following will happen if the specific gravity of electrolyte becomes more than 1.23.

A. Loss of capacity
B. Loss of life
C. Corrosion of the grids of the plate
D. All above
Answer» E.
167.

Under normal charging rate, the charging current should be

A. 10% of capacity
B. 20% of capacity
C. 30% of capacity
D. 40% of capacity
Answer» B. 20% of capacity
168.

When the lead-acid cell is fully charged, the electrolyte assumes _____ appearance

A. dull
B. reddish
C. bright
D. milky
Answer» E.
169.

Capacity of a battery.is expressed in

A. Ah
B. Vh
C. Wh
D. kWh
Answer» B. Vh
170.

A typical output of a solar cell is

A. 0.1 V
B. 0.26 V
C. 1.1 V
D. 2 V
Answer» C. 1.1 V
171.

In a lead-acid cell, lead is called as

A. positive active material
B. negative active material
C. passive material
D. none of the above
Answer» C. passive material
172.

When the specific gravity of the electrolyte of a lead-acid cell is reduced to 1.1 to 1.15 the cell is in

A. charged state
B. discharged state
C. both (A) and (B)
D. active state
Answer» C. both (A) and (B)
173.

All the electrical connections between the battery and vehicle should be by

A. thin aluminium wires
B. thin copper wires
C. rigid cables
D. flexible cables
Answer» E.
174.

Electrolyte used in an Edison cell is

A. NaOH
B. kOH
C. HC1
D. HN03
Answer» C. HC1
175.

Which of the following primary cells has the highest voltage ?

A. Manganese-alkaline
B. Carbon-zinc
C. Lithium
D. Mercury
Answer» D. Mercury
176.

The capacity of a lead-acid cell does not depend on its

A. temperature
B. rate of charge
C. rate of discharge
D. quantity of active material
Answer» C. rate of discharge
177.

Shelf life of a small dry cell is

A. equal to that of large dry cell
B. less than that of large dry cell
C. more than that of large dry cell
D. none of the above
Answer» C. more than that of large dry cell
178.

The body of Edison cell is made of

A. bakelite
B. rubber
C. nickel plated steel
D. aluminium
Answer» D. aluminium
179.

Which of the following cell has a reversible chemical reaction ?

A. Lead-acid
B. Mercury oxide
C. Carbon-zinc
D. Silver-oxide
Answer» B. Mercury oxide
180.

Satellite power requirement is provided through

A. solar cells
B. dry cells
C. nickel-cadmium cells
D. lead-acid batteries
Answer» B. dry cells
181.

Extent of corrosion in the underground metal work depends upon

A. amount of moisture
B. type of metals
C. type of soil chemicals
D. all above factors
Answer» E.
182.

The lead-acid cell should never be discharged beyond

A. 1.8 V
B. 1.9 V
C. 2 V
D. 2.1 V
Answer» B. 1.9 V
183.

Following will occur if level of electrolyte falls below plates

A. capacity of the cell is reduced
B. life of the cell is reduced
C. open plates are converted to lead sulphate
D. all above
Answer» E.
184.

“The mass of an ion liberated at an electrode is directly proportional to the quantity of electricity”.The above statement is associated with#

A. Newton’s law
B. Faraday’s law of electromagnetic
C. Faraday’s law of electrolysis
D. Gauss’s law
Answer» D. Gauss‚Äö√Ñ√¥s law
185.

Which of the following battery is used for aircraft ?

A. Lead-acid battery
B. Nickel-iron battery
C. Dry cell battery
D. Silver oxide battery
Answer» C. Dry cell battery
186.

Trickle charging of a storage battery helps to

A. maintain proper electrolyte level
B. increase its reserve capacity
C. prevent sulphation
D. keep it fresh and fully charged
Answer» E.
187.

Cell short circuit results in

A. low sp. gravity electrolyte
B. abnormal high temperature
C. reduced gassing on charge
D. all above
Answer» E.
188.

Level of electrolyte in a cell should be _____ the level of plates

A. below
B. equal to
C. above
D. none of the above
Answer» D. none of the above
189.

The capacity of a lead-acid cell depends on

A. Rate of discharge
B. Temperature
C. Density of electrolyte
D. All above
Answer» E.
190.

Life of the Edison cell is at least

A. five years
B. seven years
C. eight years
D. ten years
Answer» B. seven years
191.

The internal resistance of an alkali cell is nearly _____ times that of the lead-acid cell.

A. two
B. three
C. four
D. five
Answer» E.
192.

Short circuiting of a cell may be caused

A. buckling of plates
B. faulty separators
C. lead particles forming circuit between positive and negative plates
D. excessive accumulation of sediment
E. any one of above
Answer» F.
193.

Excessive formation of lead sulphate on the surface of the plates happens because of

A. allowing a battery to stand in discharged condition for a long time
B. topping up with electrolyte
C. persistent undercharging
D. low level of electrolyte
E. all above
Answer» F.
194.

The internal resistance of a lead-acid cell is that of Edison cell

A. Less than
B. More than
C. Equal to
D. None of the above
Answer» B. More than
195.

Internal resistance of a cell is reduced by

A. using vent plug to permit gas formed during discharge
B. increasing the plate area
C. putting plates very close together
D. all above methods
Answer» E.
196.

Self charge of a Ni-Fe cell is _____ Edison cell.

A. Equal to
B. Less than
C. More than
D. Much more than
Answer» C. More than
197.

It is noticed that durum charging

A. there is a rise in voltage
B. energy is absorbed by the cell
C. specific gravity of H‚ÇÇSO‚ÇÑ is increased
D. the anode becomes chocolate brown in colour (PbCfe) and cathode becomes grey metallic lead (Pb)
E. all of the above
Answer» F.
198.

For a cell to work, which of the following condition(s) become necessary ?

A. Two electrodes of different meta’s should be inserted in the electrolyte, not touching each other
B. Electrolyte must chemically react with one of the electrodes
C. Electrolyte liquid or paste should be conducting
D. All above three conditions are necessary
Answer» E.