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Which of these is a rechargeable secondary cell used to start a car engine?
ACommon dry cell
BMercury button cell
CHydrogen fuel cell
DLead-acid battery
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Lead-acid battery
The lead-acid battery runs reversible reactions, so the alternator can recharge it while the engine runs.
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