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Lead Acid Battery

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the primary function of a lead-acid battery in a vehicle?

a)

Generating alternating current (AC)

b)

Storing mechanical energy

c)

Supplying electrical power to the vehicle’s systems

d)

Controlling engine speed

2.

What is the nominal voltage of a single lead-acid cell?

a)

1.2 V1.2\ \text{V}

b)

2.0 V2.0\ \text{V}

c)

6.0 V6.0\ \text{V}

d)

12.0 V12.0\ \text{V}

3.

A 12 V car battery consists of how many lead-acid cells?

a)

4 cells

b)

5 cells

c)

6 cells

d)

12 cells

4.

What is the active material on the positive plate of a lead-acid battery?

a)

Lead (Pb)

b)

Lead dioxide (PbO2)

c)

Sulfuric acid (H2SO4)

d)

Calcium carbonate (CaCO3)

5.

What electrolyte is used in a lead-acid battery?

a)

Distilled water

b)

Hydrochloric acid

c)

Liquid sulfuric acid

d)

Salt solution

6.

What does the term Cold Cranking Amps (CCA) mean for a car battery?

a)

Battery energy storage capacity

b)

Maximum current at low temperature to start the engine

c)

Maximum battery voltage

d)

Alternator charging rate

7.

What is the effect if a battery’s electrolyte level is too low?

a)

The battery voltage increases

b)

The battery plates are damaged and the battery life decreases

c)

The charging current increases

d)

The battery becomes cooler

8.

What is the primary cause of sulfation in a lead-acid battery?

a)

Overcharging

b)

Storing the battery for a long time in a fully charged state

c)

Leaving the battery in a discharged state for too long

d)

An excessively high electrolyte level

9.

Which instrument is most suitable for measuring a battery’s voltage?

a)

Ammeter

b)

Ohmmeter

c)

Multimeter

d)

Oscilloscope

10.

What is the main advantage of lead-acid batteries compared to other automotive battery types?

a)

Very light weight

b)

Low cost and high reliability

c)

Very high energy density

d)

No direct maintenance required