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What does overcharging a secondary cell mean?

  1. The cell is discharged below its limit
  2. The cell is charged by solar light only
  3. Current keeps being forced through it after it is fully charged
  4. The cell is charged at a lower current
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Correct answer: Current keeps being forced through it after it is fully charged

Overcharging is charging beyond the point of full charge.

Source: Lessons in Electric Circuits I: DC (Kuphaldt), 11.5: Practical Considerations - Batteries

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026