USCG USCG Electrical
Set 5 • Question #124 of 142
Launch Interactive Practice Room When charging lead-acid batteries, you should reduce the charging rate as the battery nears its full charge capacity to __________.
A
prevent excessive gassing and overheating
✓ Correct Answer
B
allow equalization of cell voltages
C
reduce lead sulfate deposits
D
increase lead peroxide formation
USCG NMC Regulatory Explanation
In USCG Marine Electrical Systems (IEEE 45 and 46 CFR), regarding 'When charging lead-acid batteries, you should reduce the charging rate as the battery nears its full charge capacity to', the compliant technical standard is: 'prevent excessive gassing and overheating'.
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