Question 250Electricity & Electronics - 1st Asst/Chief

The correct answer is B) Depending on the temperature, it may be necessary to correct for temperature when checking the specific gravity of the battery electrolyte with a hydrometer. This is because the specific gravity of the electrolyte is affected by temperature. As the temperature increases, the specific gravity decreases, and vice versa. To get an accurate reading, the hydrometer measurement should be corrected for the temperature of the electrolyte at the time of the reading, as per industry standards and best practices. The other options are incorrect because: A) the depth of the float does not necessarily indicate a fully charged battery, B) the reading must be corrected for temperature, and C) the reading is not necessarily accurate immediately after adding water, as the electrolyte needs time to mix properly.