You see the warning on a lot of stuff that uses batteries, but why? What will happen if you do? I don't think it would explode or anything, but I am just curious.
2006-07-14 08:12:20 · 7 answers · asked by dkong242003 2 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Other - Electronics
All batteries have an internal electrical resistance. Lower resistance is better. The resistance of an alkaline (non-rechargeable) will increase dramatically as the power is drained. Also, the resistance of most rechargeable batteries will increase after they have been recharged many times.
Normally, when a battery pack is "dead" the batteries have most of their usual positive voltage, but the current output becomes very small.
If you mix fresh and old alkalines, then when the old batts die, the power left in the newer batts will reverse the voltage on the old batt from positive to negative. This will change the chemistry in the old batt and it will eventually leak. It might explode is some circumstances too, but I'm not sure.
The same thing happens with rechargeables, except that leaking is less of a problem than a permanently dead battery, or exploding. I DO know that some rechargeables will explode in extreme reversal situations.
2006-07-14 17:12:52 · answer #1 · answered by Tom H 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is likely that your new batteries will run down quicker! It is also dangerous and can cause your batteries to leak!
2006-07-14 15:15:38 · answer #2 · answered by Jamesey 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the power will not be as strong there for the batteries will not last as long
2006-07-14 15:16:14 · answer #3 · answered by JULIE 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i am not sure...but i mix them all the time! i wanted to answer your email..but it wouldnt send through! so i am going to on here...................
I appreciate the compliment! I just feel that I have been through so much in the Singles& Dating department that i should help people out so that they dont exprience the heartache i have been through! Anything to help people in need.
2006-07-14 23:45:27 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The apocalypse
2006-07-14 15:15:40 · answer #5 · answered by every1lovesamixedgirl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They mate and have little batteries?
2006-07-14 15:15:57 · answer #6 · answered by Mark F 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they will either work or not work... depeds how much juice they have left...
2006-07-14 15:24:00 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋