Question

name:_______________ auto mechanics i quiz 1. how many cell holes are on a typical car battery?__ 2. what is the voltage generated in each battery cell of a car battery?__ 3. what time of the year is clean distilled water normally added to the cells of a battery? 4. what is the output voltage on a dead car battery? 5. what is the output voltage on a bad alternator?_ 6. what is the polarity of the positive battery terminal? 7. what is the polarity of the negative battery terminal? answer true or false 8. alternators supply energy to the vehicle after it starts. 9. sulfuric acid is the solution inside the battery. it will burn you if splashed. 10. jump starts are given by matching pos to pos and neg to neg with the engine running. 11. the serpentine belt is in the rear of the engine. 12. a timing light can be used to check a cylinder to see if it’s firing. 13. the belt tensioner allows you to loosen the old belt and remove from engine. 14. normal air pressure inside a tire is approximately 32 psi. 15. psi stands for people standing inside. 16. vin stands for vehicle - identification - number. __17. the part that cranks the engine is called the starter. spelled words.

Explanation:

1. Answered based on standard automotive battery and vehicle systems knowledge.
2. True/False answers rely on core auto mechanics facts about components, safety, and procedures.

Answer:

1. 6
2. 2.1 volts (or ~2 volts)
3. Cold/winter months
4. 0 volts (or near 0 volts)
5. Less than 13.5 volts (typically 12-13 volts)
6. Positive (+) / Red (marked with +)
7. Negative (-) / Black (marked with -)
8. True
9. True
10. False (engine should be off when jump starting)
11. False (serpentine belt is at the front of the engine)
12. True
13. True
14. True
15. False (PSI stands for Pounds per Square Inch)
16. True
17. True