Aux 1 Unit 16 Q1

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What is the key difference between a float charge and a trickle charge?

B) A float charge is used to rapidly charge the battery

A) A float charge is applied after the battery is fully charged, maintaining the battery at full charge by supplying only the current needed to counteract self-discharge

C) A float charge discharges the battery over time

D) A float charge is only used for new batteries

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What is the main characteristic of a slow charge for a storage battery?

A) It applies a high current to the battery

B) It uses a low current over an extended period to recharge the battery gently

D) It discharges the battery slowly

C) It charges the battery while it is in use

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What is a boost charge in the context of storage batteries?

A) A fast and high-current charge given to a battery to quickly restore its capacity

C) A charge given to a battery while it is in use

B) A slow charge that maintains the battery at full charge

D) A low-current charge applied over a long period

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What is the purpose of a trickle charge for a storage battery?

C) To discharge the battery slowly

A) To charge the battery quickly

B) To maintain the battery at full charge by applying a very low current continuously

D) To prepare the battery for storage

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When is trickle charging most commonly used?

A) When the battery is in heavy use

D) When the battery needs to be discharged

C) When the battery is completely discharged

B) When the battery is stored for extended periods or used intermittently

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How does trickle charging affect the battery's lifespan?

D) It rapidly discharges the battery

C) It causes the battery to overheat

A) It shortens the battery's lifespan

B) It maintains the battery's charge without overcharging, thus helping to prolong the battery's lifespan

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Why is a slow charge considered beneficial for storage batteries?

D) It allows the battery to discharge completely before recharging

A) It fully charges the battery in a very short time

C) It increases the battery's charging speed

B) It minimizes heat generation and reduces the risk of overcharging, thus prolonging the battery's lifespan

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When is a boost charge typically used?

C) When the battery is not in use

B) When a battery is deeply discharged and needs to be recharged quickly to return to service

A) During routine maintenance

D) When the battery is fully charged

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What is a potential risk associated with performing a boost charge on a storage battery?

C) The battery becoming more efficient

A) Overheating and potential damage to the battery due to the high current applied during the charge

B) The battery charge level dropping

D) The battery losing its capacity to hold a charge

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Why is a float charge particularly useful in standby power applications?

C) It increases the charging time

A) It allows the battery to discharge slowly

B) It ensures the battery is always fully charged and ready to provide power when needed without overcharging

D) It reduces the battery's voltage

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