What is the best method of determining the state of charge of a lead acid storage battery?
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option D — specific gravity of the electrolyte
Electrolyte specific gravity directly reflects the amount of acid in solution, making it the most reliable indicator of a lead-acid battery's state of charge compared to surface or loaded terminal voltage measurements.
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