What is the correct order for disconnecting car battery cables?
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When disconnecting car battery cables, the correct order is to remove the negative terminal first, followed by the positive terminal. A car battery, also known as a storage battery, is a type of electrochemical cell that converts chemical energy into electrical energy. Typically, what people refer to as a car battery is a lead-acid battery, which consists of lead and its oxides with sulfuric acid solution as the electrolyte. The functions of a car battery include: 1. Providing a powerful starting current to the starter motor when starting the engine; 2. Assisting the alternator in powering electrical equipment when the generator is overloaded; 3. Supplying power to electrical devices when the engine is idling; 4. Protecting the vehicle's electrical appliances; 5. Converting part of the electrical energy into chemical energy for storage (charging) when the generator's terminal voltage exceeds the electromotive force of the lead-acid battery.