Which of the substances listed should be applied to battery terminals to help prevent corrosion?
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option B — Petroleum jelly
Petroleum jelly seals lead-acid battery terminals from atmospheric oxygen and acid fumes, successfully preventing electrochemical corrosion and high-resistance terminal connections aboard marine vessels.
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