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Question is ⇒ Overcharging of a lead acid battery would cause, Options are ⇒ (A) excessive gassing., (B) loss of active material., (C) increase in temperature resulting in buckling of plates., (D) all of the above., (E) , Leave your comments or Download question paper. Previous question Next question


Q1.	Overcharging of a lead acid battery would cause
A.	excessive gassing. [Wrong Answer]
B.	loss of active material. [Wrong Answer]
C.	increase in temperature resulting in buckling of plates. [Wrong Answer]
D.	all of the above. [Correct Answer]
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