Subelement I: Power Sources— Topic 60: Batteries-1
Question 3-60I4
Element 3 (GROL)What is the total voltage when 12 Nickel-Cadmium batteries are connected in series?
Explanation
When batteries are connected in series, their individual voltages add together to produce a total voltage. A single Nickel-Cadmium (NiCd) cell has a nominal voltage of 1.25 volts.
To find the total voltage for 12 NiCd batteries in series, multiply the number of cells by the voltage of each cell:
Total Voltage = Number of cells × Voltage per cell
Total Voltage = 12 × 1.25 V = 15 volts.
Therefore, option C is correct.
Options A and B are incorrect because they do not reflect the standard 1.25V per cell for NiCd batteries. Option D is significantly too high, implying an incorrect voltage per cell.
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