OBJECTIVESBatteriesTERMINAL OBJECTIVE1.0DESCRIBE the operating characteristics of a lead-acid battery to include methods ofvoltage production, state of charge, and hazards associated with storage batteries.ENABLING OBJECTIVES1.1DEFINE the following terms as they relate to batteries and voltaic cells:a. Voltaic cellb. Batteryc. Electroded. Electrolytee. Specific gravityf. Ampere-Hour1.2STATE the purpose of a battery.1.3DESCRIBE the operation of a simple voltaic cell.1.4STATE the chemical equation for the reaction that occurs when a lead-acid battery isbeing charged or discharged.1.5EXPLAIN the relationship between specific gravity and state of charge of a lead-acidbattery.1.6DESCRIBE the relationship between total battery voltage and cell voltage for aseries-connected battery.1.7STATE the advantage of connecting a battery in parallel with respect to current-carryingcapability.1.8STATE the difference between primary and secondary cells with respect to rechargecapability.ES-04 Page vi Rev. 0
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