Question 1959 Deck General

70% to pass

On small passenger, vessels spaces containing batteries require good ventilation because it _______________.

A helps dissipate flammable gas accumulations

B allows less soda water to be used in the diodes

C supplies extra nitrogen for the battery

D adds as much as 2 volts to battery performance

AI Explanation

The correct answer is A) helps dissipate flammable gas accumulations. Spaces containing batteries on small passenger vessels require good ventilation because the charging and discharging of batteries can produce flammable hydrogen gas. Proper ventilation helps to disperse these gas accumulations, reducing the risk of fire or explosion. The other answer choices are incorrect - they do not relate to the key safety concern of controlling flammable gas buildup in battery spaces on vessels.

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