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1The lead-sulfuric acid cell is the type used in most automobiles.
A)True
B)False



2If a battery has a low internal resistance, then the source can maintain constant output voltage for different values of load current.
A)True
B)False



3Primary cells can be recharged.
A)True
B)False



4A dry cell has a dry electrolyte.
A)True
B)False



5An internal resistance of less than 1 Ω is considered good for a voltage source cell.
A)True
B)False



6A carbon-zinc D cell may operate indefinitely with a continuous drain at its rated current.
A)True
B)False



7Mercury cells are easy to obtain despite hazards associated with proper disposal after use.
A)True
B)False



8It is common practice to store small nonrechargeable batteries in a coolplace.
A)True
B)False



9The lead-acid cell can be recharged.
A)True
B)False



10A common rating used with lead-acid batteries is .



11The ratio comparing the weight of a substance with the weight of water is called specific .



12A method in which a charger and a battery are always connected to each other to supply current to the load is referred to as charging.



13A storage cell that can be recharged by reversing the internal chemical reaction is called a cell.



14Any source that produces voltage output continuously is a .



15A device for converting chemical energy into electrical energy is a(n) cell.



16Specific gravity is a ratio comparing the weight of a substance with the weight of .



17 cells are made of semiconductor materials which generate voltage output with light input.



18What type cell has the ability to deliver high current and be cycled many times for recharging?
A)zinc-chloride
B)lithium
C)nickel-cadmium
D)nickel-iron



19What type cell is an electrochemical device that converts hydrogen and oxygen into water and in the process produces electricity?
A)manganese dioxide
B)solar
C)fuel
D)primary



20The combination of cells is called a
A)battery
B)charger
C)recombination
D)constant current generator



21A group of cells that generate energy from an internal chemical reaction is a(n)
A)constant-current source
B)generator
C)battery
D)electrolyte



22A secondary cell is also known as a
A)primary cell
B)storage cell
C)dry cell
D)galvanic cell



23The carbon zinc cell is very common because of its
A)ability to be recharged
B)ability to operate in temperatures of 125°F or higher
C)ability to operate without polarization
D)low cost



24What cell has an output of 1.5 V and is available as either a primary or secondary cell and lasts much longer than a carbon-zinc cell?
A)mercuric oxide
B)alkaline
C)nickel-iron
D)lithium



25A lithium cell can provide how many times more energy than the equivalent carbon-zinc cell?
A)1
B)2
C)5
D)10







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