It used to, but improvements in battery technology have reduced the benefits of storing alkaline cells- Energizer, Duracell- at lower temperatures. See also reference 1, below.
2006-07-09 16:18:26
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answer #1
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answered by Anonymous
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Very slightly. Probably not worth worrying about. All it does is slow down the activity of the electrons in the battery. But to slow them down enough to have a significant effect on the discharge, then you would need something much colder than a fridge. Think subzero vault.
2006-07-09 23:39:36
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answer #2
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answered by tyrebrnr21 2
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phduh? chemical reactions give off heat, doc. batteries in use get hot. batteries in stasis do nothing, in a fridge: do less, ie. you reduce quantum electron activity, but in order to discharge a battery you have to complete a circuit. If it kept best cold , wal-mart would have the batteries next to the produce. They are smart sales people and wouldn't pass up that chance, but it is not true. just dont get it hot, it will expand and short out and , occassionally explode.. Car batteries are known to be a big cause of car fires..
2006-07-09 23:42:49
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answer #3
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answered by mr.phattphatt 5
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Overheating?!?! What the heck?!?!
OK, here is the truth. Chemical reactions generally require heat to react. Very few reactions truelly occur without the addition of heat. This heat is called the activation energy. Now, this heat can come from anywhere. This includes the warmth of the kitchen drawer. If you remove as much energy/heat as possible, the reaction goes slower. The slower the reaction, the longer the battery life. You can significantly extend the battery life by cooling it.
Wow... overheating... I have to tell that one to my grad students!
2006-07-09 23:24:48
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answered by Anonymous
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Heat takes away energy so putting them in the fridge prevents them from overheating. But unless the battery is rechargable, there's no way of putting more energy into it...
2006-07-09 23:16:54
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answer #5
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answered by flyercam2 2
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Yes because it freezes the juice that travels through the rod in the middle. When it is frozen it will travel slower but still give the same amount of power.
2006-07-09 23:15:36
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answered by Zeev 2
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It just slows down the rate the batteries discharge. It doesn't help very much, two percent less discharge I think.
2006-07-09 23:15:05
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answered by Hang on for your life 2nite 2
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It can restore the energy that makes them work
2006-07-09 23:12:40
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answered by Sharon S 1
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It is supposed to prevent overheating.
2006-07-09 23:13:25
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answer #9
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answered by Missy 4
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