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What does the battery do in a car?

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if you leave any lights on in the car you may cause you a flat battery. if you leave any lights on in the car you may cause you a flat battery.

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Used as a storage device for electricity. That electricity is used to provide power to the starter motor that turns the engine over fast enough for it to start.

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