What practice would be considered proper storage battery maintenance?
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option C — applying petroleum jelly on connections to minimize corrosion
Applying petroleum jelly or specialized terminal grease prevents moisture ingress and sulfurous acid fumes from attacking metallic cable junctions, minimizing high-resistance galvanic corrosion per IEEE 45 maintenance guidelines.
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