When troubleshooting an alkaline storage battery, what is the best way to locate a weak or dead cell?
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option C — load testing each cell with a voltmeter
Because specific gravity does not change with state of charge in alkaline batteries, identifying a weak or dead cell requires performing an individual cell voltage drop test under an electrical load using a precise voltmeter.
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