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Which reading indicates a fully charged twelve volt battery at rest?

  • A.About 12.0 volts
  • B.About 14.4 volts, which is the regulated voltage that the charging system delivers during a normal charging cycle
  • C.About 12.6 volts
  • D.About 13.8 volts, which is the voltage measured at the terminals while the engine is running and charging normally

Answer: C

An open circuit reading of 12.6 volts or more after a rest period indicates full charge, while 12.0 volts is around a quarter charged. The higher figures are charging voltages measured with the engine running, which is a different measurement entirely. Reading the definition literally, rather than recalling a summary, avoids the usual confusion. Working the distinction through on a single concrete case fixes it more firmly than any rule of thumb. A single measurement chosen to respond to the one asymmetry beats several that respond to shared behaviour.

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