Question is ⇒ Short circuiting of a cell may be caused by, Options are ⇒ (A) buckling of plates., (B) breakdown of one or more separators., (C) excessive accumulation of sediments at the bottom of the cell., (D) lead particles forming circuits between positive and negative plates. , (E) any of the above., Leave your comments or Download question paper.

Question is ⇒ Short circuiting of a cell may be caused by, Options are ⇒ (A) buckling of plates., (B) breakdown of one or more separators., (C) excessive accumulation of sediments at the bottom of the cell., (D) lead particles forming circuits between positive and negative plates. , (E) any of the above., Leave your comments or Download question paper. Previous question Next question


Q1.	Short circuiting of a cell may be caused by
A.	buckling of plates. [Wrong Answer]
B.	breakdown of one or more separators. [Wrong Answer]
C.	excessive accumulation of sediments at the bottom of the cell. [Wrong Answer]
D.	lead particles forming circuits between positive and negative plates. [Wrong Answer]
E.	any of the above. [Correct Answer]
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