When a hydrometer is used to check the specific gravity of the electrolyte in a battery, to what level should the electrolyte be drawn?

When a hydrometer is used to check the specific gravity of the electrolyte in a battery, to what level should the electrolyte be drawn?

A. Enough to just wet the float
B. Enough so the float will rise without entering the suction bulb
C. Enough so the top one-third of the float will rise into the suction bulb
D. Enough so the float is completely covered by the electrolyte

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Answer: B

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