The Weird Battery Quiz
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Which size is this oddly shaped fellow?
F
J
R
ANSWER: J batteries are often used in cameras and home medical devices like glucose monitors. J batteries are often used in cameras and home medical devices like glucose monitors.
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The Energizer Bunny was not the first battery with a rabbit mascot. Which of these advertising characters is real, and predates Energizer's version?
The Duracell Bunny
The Rayovac Rabbit
The SANYO Bunny
ANSWER:

From Duracell.com: "It began in 1973, when breakthrough advertising was developed to communicate that Duracell alkaline batteries lasted much longer in than ordinary and inexpensive zinc carbon batteries. A small pink, fluffy bunny was created, who, powered by Duracell batteries, was able to outlast all others in an array of colourful challenges."
The Energizer Bunny debuted in 1989 with this commercial:

From Duracell.com: "It began in 1973, when breakthrough advertising was developed to communicate that Duracell alkaline batteries lasted much longer in than ordinary and inexpensive zinc carbon batteries. A small pink, fluffy bunny was created, who, powered by Duracell batteries, was able to outlast all others in an array of colourful challenges."
The Energizer Bunny debuted in 1989 with this commercial:

From Duracell.com: "It began in 1973, when breakthrough advertising was developed to communicate that Duracell alkaline batteries lasted much longer in than ordinary and inexpensive zinc carbon batteries. A small pink, fluffy bunny was created, who, powered by Duracell batteries, was able to outlast all others in an array of colourful challenges."
The Energizer Bunny debuted in 1989 with this commercial:

From Duracell.com: "It began in 1973, when breakthrough advertising was developed to communicate that Duracell alkaline batteries lasted much longer in than ordinary and inexpensive zinc carbon batteries. A small pink, fluffy bunny was created, who, powered by Duracell batteries, was able to outlast all others in an array of colourful challenges."
The Energizer Bunny debuted in 1989 with this commercial:
3 of 10
No battery quiz is complete without a couple questions on the Energizer Bunny. Which Energizer rival built a marketing campaign around "Neuter Your Bunny" Day?
Rayovac
Panasonic
Duracell
ANSWER: The first Neuter Your Bunny Day was in 2006. Panasonic provided free neutering for Manhattan rabbits in “an educational effort to build awareness for the health benefits of neutering bunnies and the performance benefits of using Panasonic Oxyride batteries.” The first Neuter Your Bunny Day was in 2006. Panasonic provided free neutering for Manhattan rabbits in “an educational effort to build awareness for the health benefits of neutering bunnies and the performance benefits of using Panasonic Oxyride batteries.”
4 of 10
What size is this small battery that powers tiny appliances like doorbells?
N
V
W
5 of 10
What common battery is also known as a “PP3” battery?
AA
C
9-Volt
ANSWER: The “PP3” terminology refers to the type of connectors on the battery’s top. The “PP3” terminology refers to the type of connectors on the battery’s top.
6 of 10
These big batteries are best known by the name of what appliance?
Stereo
Lantern
Headlight
7 of 10
What size battery is this long, skinny model?
AAAA
B-21
DD
ANSWER: These somewhat rare batteries are used in long, thin appliances like pen lights and laser pointers. These somewhat rare batteries are used in long, thin appliances like pen lights and laser pointers.
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What size is the top battery in this photo?
5A
E
A23
ANSWER: The little A23 battery is often used in small electronics like Bluetooth headsets and garage door openers. The little A23 battery is often used in small electronics like Bluetooth headsets and garage door openers.
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What size is this thick battery?
CR-V3
S2-R7
R2-D4
ANSWER: These high capacity batteries are generally used in place of two AA batteries in cameras and other handheld electronics. These high capacity batteries are generally used in place of two AA batteries in cameras and other handheld electronics.
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What size is this squat little guy?
A
½ AA
B
ANSWER: It’s not just a clever name, either. These batteries, which are used in small electronics, are the same diameter as AA batteries and are around half as long.
It’s not just a clever name, either. These batteries, which are used in small electronics, are the same diameter as AA batteries and are around half as long.
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