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A fully charged 12-volt lead-acid battery should have a specific gravity reading of approximately what range?

A fully charged lead-acid battery typically has a sulfuric acid electrolyte with a specific gravity between 1.265 and 1.300. Lower readings indicate a discharge

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Question: A fully charged 12-volt lead-acid battery should have a specific gravity reading of approximately what range?

Answer options:

  • 1.100 to 1.150 ✅ 1.265 to 1.300
  • 1.000 to 1.050
  • 1.400 to 1.450

Correct answer: 1.265 to 1.300

Explanation: A fully charged lead-acid battery typically has a sulfuric acid electrolyte with a specific gravity between 1.265 and 1.300. Lower readings indicate a discharged state or a problem with the battery.

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