Reduces specific gravity of the electrolyte
Increases specific gravity of the electrolyte
Produces excessive gassing
Increases the temperature
Answer is Wrong!
Answer is Right!
The correct answer is: A. Reduces specific gravity of the electrolyte.
Specific gravity is a measure of the density of a liquid relative to the density of water. The specific gravity of a fully charged lead-acid battery is 1.265-1.285. When a battery is undercharged, the specific gravity of the electrolyte will decrease. This is because the battery is not producing enough electricity to maintain the proper chemical balance of the electrolyte.
The other options are incorrect:
- Option B: Increasing the specific gravity of the electrolyte would indicate that the battery is overcharged.
- Option C: Excessive gassing is a sign of an overcharged battery.
- Option D: Increasing the temperature of the battery can be caused by a number of factors, including overcharging, excessive discharge, and internal short circuits.