What's inside a car battery

What's inside a car battery

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The video tutorial explains the structure and function of a car battery. It covers the components such as the plastic case, terminals, and internal cells. Each cell generates 2.1 volts of DC current, connected in series to produce a total of 12.6 volts. The video details the role of plate straps, made of lead, in connecting cells and facilitating current flow. It also describes the chemical reactions occurring in the plates, which are coated with lead oxide. The anode and cathode are explained, along with the use of separators to prevent short circuits. The tutorial concludes with a summary of the key points discussed.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the total voltage produced by the six cells in a car battery?

6.3 volts

12.6 volts

18.9 volts

24 volts

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What material are the plate straps in a car battery made from?

Copper

Aluminum

Lead

Iron

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of the lead oxide paste in a car battery?

To provide structural support

To facilitate chemical reactions

To absorb heat

To insulate the battery

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the role of the envelope separator in a car battery?

To prevent short circuits

To enhance current flow

To increase voltage

To reduce weight

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is a car battery called a lead acid battery?

Because it is made of lead and water

Because it uses lead and sulfuric acid

Because it is filled with lead and oil

Because it contains lead and copper