Asked by Kashif Zaidi on Jun 18, 2024

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Technician A says that a sulfated battery is less likely to freeze in extreme cold temperatures.Technician B says that a sulfated battery often measures an abnormally high voltage across its terminals immediately after charging.Who is correct?

A) Technician A only
B) Technician B only
C) Both A and B
D) Neither A nor B

Sulfated Battery

A battery condition where lead sulfate crystals form on the battery’s electrodes, usually due to prolonged discharging, reducing its capacity and performance.

Freeze

A physical state transition where a liquid becomes a solid, typically when temperature drops below its freezing point.

  • Recognize and elucidate the impacts of sulfation and vibration on lead-acid batteries.
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Andrew HebelerJun 18, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Technician B is correct because a sulfated battery, which has lead sulfate crystals built up on its plates, typically shows a false state of charge, leading to an abnormally high voltage reading immediately after charging. Technician A is incorrect because a sulfated battery, due to its reduced ability to hold a charge, is actually more likely to freeze in extreme cold temperatures, not less.