AIPMT PRELIMS2004Physics-Electrochemistry

AIPMT PRELIMS 2004 Physics Batteries MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-numerical-Medium-Class 12

A battery is charged at a potential of 15V for 8 hours when the current flowing is 10A. The battery on discharge supplies a current of 5A for 15 hours. The mean terminal voltage during discharges is 14 V. The "Watt hour" efficiency of the battery is :-

A

80%

B

90%

C

87.5%

D

82.5%

Correct Answer

Option C

Detailed Explanation

The efficiency is calculated using the ratio of output energy to input energy. Efficiency = (Output Energy/Input Energy) × 100%.

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