Deck General USCG Q#1311 (Set 41)

Which product is most likely to accumulate static electricity?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option A — Lubricating oil

Highly refined petroleum products, such as lubricating oils, are static accumulators because they have low electrical conductivity. During transfer, flow friction generates static charges that cannot dissipate quickly, creating a spark hazard, unlike crude oils which contain conductive impurities.

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