If one cell in a battery comprising series-connected cells fails short circuit, which of the following is always true?

All QuestionsCategory: Battery Management SystemIf one cell in a battery comprising series-connected cells fails short circuit, which of the following is always true?
chetan shidling asked 4 years ago

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  1. The battery will go into thermal runaway.
  2. The battery still operates, but at a reduced capacity due to the failed cell.
  3. The battery is no longer able to supply electrical current to the load.
  4. The self-discharge rate of the remaining cells in the battery will quickly increase.
1 Answers
chetan shidling answered 4 years ago

The battery still operates, but at a reduced capacity due to the failed cell.