A major disadvantage of storing energy using electrochemical batteries is that:
A) friction eventually dissipates kinetic energy into wasted heat
B) they can be expensive to build and maintain
C) a great deal of energy must be spent to maintain the conditions under which energy can be stored
D) all of these answer choices are correct

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Electrochemical batteries can be expensive to build and maintain, making them a major disadvantage of storing energy using this technology. While friction and energy spent on maintaining conditions can also be disadvantages, they are not specific to electrochemical batteries.

A Major Disadvantage of Storing Energy Using Electrochemical Batteries Is