What is the specific gravity of a fully-charged battery?
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What is the specific gravity of a fully-charged battery?
Specific Gravity of a Battery:
Specific gravity is the ratio of the density of a substance compared to the normal or standard density of the substance. In regards to batteries, the substance used to determine specific gravity is usually sulfuric acid (commonly known as battery acid). As the sulfuric acid of a battery increases, the voltage of the battery also increases.
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View this answerThe specific gravity of a fully-charged battery is 1.265 at a temperature of 80 degrees Fahrenheit (F). It is important to note the temperature since...
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Chapter 18 / Lesson 5What is the specific gravity of a substance and the specific gravity of water? Understand the formula and significance of the specific gravity of any substance.