Question 150Electricity & Electronics - QMED

The correct answer is A) separators. Separators are the battery components that physically separate the positive and negative plates within each cell, preventing them from coming into direct contact. This is a critical function to ensure the proper operation and safety of the battery. The other options are incorrect because: B) Cell dividers refer to the partitions that separate the individual cells within the battery, not the components that separate the plates within each cell. C) The casing contains and protects the internal battery components, but does not directly prevent plate-to-plate contact. D) The series connecting straps link the cells in series, but do not prevent plate-to-plate contact within each individual cell.