Question is ⇒ Which of the following statements is incorrect about lead acid batteries ?, Options are ⇒ (A) The electrolyte in weak sulphuric acid., (B) When fully charged both of the plates become lead-per-oxide., (C) The number of plates is always odd., (D) The number of negative plates is one more than the number of positive plates., (E) , Leave your comments or Download question paper.

Question is ⇒ Which of the following statements is incorrect about lead acid batteries ?, Options are ⇒ (A) The electrolyte in weak sulphuric acid., (B) When fully charged both of the plates become lead-per-oxide., (C) The number of plates is always odd., (D) The number of negative plates is one more than the number of positive plates., (E) , Leave your comments or Download question paper. Previous question Next question


Q1.	Which of the following statements is incorrect about lead acid batteries ?
A.	The electrolyte in weak sulphuric acid. [Wrong Answer]
B.	When fully charged both of the plates become lead-per-oxide. [Correct Answer]
C.	The number of plates is always odd. [Wrong Answer]
D.	The number of negative plates is one more than the number of positive plates. [Wrong Answer]
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