Electrical/Electronic Systems
Work Example 3

WorkKey Level: 4
NATEF Automotive Tasks: VI.B.2

During a battery capacity test, 50% of the cold cranking amperage should be pulled for 15 seconds.

On a battery with a rating of 700 cold cranking amps, how many amps should be drawn from the battery for the test?

Solution:

(700)(50%) = (700)(0.50) = 350 amps