Question

The storage battery generally used in an electric power station is?

• A. Nickel-cadmium battery
• B. Zinc-carbon battery
• C. Lead-acid battery

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Lead-acid battery

Explanation of the correct answer:

The correct answer is option C:

1. Lead-acid batteries are the type of storage battery most frequently employed in electric power plants.
2. It is affordable and offers a constant electric current for a considerable amount of time.
3. This battery's components are sponge lead, diluted sulfuric acid, and lead peroxide.
4. The "lead peroxide plate" and sponged plate are submerged in diluted sulfuric acid to create the battery.

Explanation of the incorrect answers:

Options A and B:

1. Rechargeable nickel-cadmium batteries, often known as NiCd or NiCad batteries, are used in small battery-operated equipment like camcorders, drills, and portable computers that need an even power discharge.
2. For low-energy devices like clocks, smoke alarms, flashlights, and remote controls for televisions, zinc-carbon batteries offer a dependable source of power.