Marine Electrical Systems USCG Question #711 (Set 24)

What is the approximate discharge voltage produced by one cell of a wet type nickel- cadmium battery at 75% of charge?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option A — 1.2 volts

Wet-cell nickel-cadmium batteries maintain a remarkably flat discharge curve throughout their operational cycle. At 75 percent charge state, the discharge voltage remains stable at approximately the nominal cell rating of 1.2 volts.

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