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(21)
Capacity of dry cells is
[A]
unaffected by the type of discharge
[B]
more when it is supplying current for continuous periods
[C]
more when it is supplying current for intermittent periods
[D]
none of the above
Answer: more when it is supplying current for intermittent periods
(22)
Sulphated cells are indicated by
[A]
the low voltage of the cell on discharge
[B]
the decrease of the specific gravity
[C]
the loss of capacity of the cell
[D]
all above conditions
Answer: all above conditions
(23)
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]
4 parts of acid to 6 parts of water
[B]
4 parts of acid to 4 parts of water
[C]
6 parts of acid to 4 parts of water
[D]
none of the above
Answer: 4 parts of acid to 6 parts of water
(24)
Local action in a battery is indicated by
[A]
excessive drop in the specific gravity of electrolyte even when the cell is on open circuit
[B]
excessive gassing under load conditions
[C]
both (a) and (b)
[D]
none of the above
Answer: none of the above
(25)
Following will happen if battery charging rate is too high
[A]
excessive gassing will occur
[B]
temperature rise will occur
[C]
bulging and buckling of plates will occur
[D]
all above will occur
Answer: all above will occur
(26)
Internal resistance of a cell is due to
[A]
surface contact resistance between electrode and electrolyte
[B]
electrode resistance
[C]
resistance of electrolyte
[D]
all above
(27)
If a battery is wrongly connected on charge following will happen
[A]
current drawing will be very high
[B]
current drawing will be nil
[C]
current delivered by the battery will be high
[D]
current drawing will be very small
Answer: current drawing will be very high
(28)
If a lead-acid cell is discharged below 1.8 V the following will happen.
[A]
Internal resistance will increase
[B]
Sulphation of plates will occur
[C]
Capacity of cell will reduce
[D]
All above will occur
Answer: All above will occur
(29)
Life of the batteries is in the following ascending order.
[A]
Lead-acid cell, Edison cell, Nickel cadmium cell
[B]
Nickel-cadmium cell, Edison cell, lead-acid cell
[C]
Lead-acid cell, Nickel-cadmium cell, Edison cell
[D]
Edison cell, Nickel-cadmium cell, lead-acid cell
Answer: Lead-acid cell, Edison cell, Nickel cadmium cell
(30)
Shelf life of a small dry cell is
[A]
less than that of large dry cell
[B]
more than that of large dry cell
[C]
equal to that of large dry cell
[D]
none of the above
Answer: less than that of large dry cell
31
Extent of corrosion in the underground metal work depends upon
[A]
type of soil chemicals
[B]
amount of moisture
[C]
type of metals
[D]
all above factors
Answer: all above factors
32
Mercury cell has which of the following characteristics ?
[A]
Comparatively longer shelf life under adverse conditions of high temperature and humidity
[B]
High power to weight ratio
[C]
Flat discharge current-voltage curve
[D]
All of the above
33
Charging a sulphated battery at high rate results in
[A]
damage to separators, cell caps covers and battery case due to excessive temperature
[B]
warping of plates
[C]
boiling of electrolyte due to gassing
[D]
all above
34
In a battery cover is placed over the element and sealed to the top of the battery container. This is done
[A]
to discharge both of the above functions
[B]
to discharge none of the above functions
[C]
to reduce evaporation of water from electrolyte
[D]
to exclude dirt and foreign matter from the electrolyte
Answer: to discharge both of the above functions
35
For a cell to work, which of the following condition(s) become necessary ?
[A]
Electrolyte liquid or paste should be conducting
[B]
Electrolyte must chemically react with one of the electrodes
[C]
Two electrodes of different meta’s should be inserted in the electrolyte, not touching each other
[D]
All above three conditions are necessary
Answer: All above three conditions are necessary
36
Which of the following battery is used for air-craft ?
[A]
Nickel-iron battery
[B]
Dry cell battery
[C]
Silver oxide battery
[D]
Lead-acid battery
Answer: Nickel-iron battery
37
Which of the following is incorrect ?
[A]
A carbon-zinc cell has unlimited shelf life
[B]
A lead-acid cell can be recharged
[C]
A primary cell has an irreversible chemical reaction
[D]
A storage cell has a reversible chemical reaction
Answer: A carbon-zinc cell has unlimited shelf life
38
Under normal charging rate, the charging current should be
[A]
40% of capacity
[B]
20% of capacity
[C]
30% of capacity
[D]
10% of capacity
39
When two batteries are connected in parallel, it should be ensured that
[A]
they have identical internal resistance
[B]
they have same make
[C]
they have same ampere-hour capacity
[D]
they have same e.m.f.
Answer: they have same e.m.f.
40
Petroleum jelly is applied to the electrical connections to the lead-acid battery
[A]
prevent corrosion
[B]
prevent short-circuiting
[C]
prevent local heating
[D]
reduce path resistance
Answer: prevent corrosion
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