What would you use to determine the state of charge of a nickel-cadmium battery?
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option B — voltmeter
Because electrolyte specific gravity remains constant in nickel-cadmium batteries regardless of charge state, marine engineers must rely on accurate cell voltage measurements under load or at rest to determine the precise state of charge.
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