Remote Controls and Batteries

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SL83

Veteran XV
If my remote control isn't working due to the batteries being dead why does:

#1) Smacking it a bit make it work again.
#2) Pulling the batteries out and switching them or just pulling them out and putting them back in make it work again?


Anyone have a scientifical reason?
 
Leaving the remote control laying on its side for an extended period of time causes the electrons to pool on one side of the battery restricting the flow of electricity. Agitating the batteries by smacking the remote will loosen the electrons. Alternatively you can remove the potential difference by taking the battery out, which depolarizes the battery and removes the electron build-up.
 
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Baby Bew said:
Leaving the remote control laying on its side for an extended period of time causes the electrons to pool on one side of the battery restricting the flow of electricity. Agitating the batteries by smacking the remote will loosen the electrons. Alternatively you can remove the potential difference by taking the battery out, which depolarizes the battery and removes the electron build-up.
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This....







.... is some fantastic bull shit.
 
Baby Bew said:
Leaving the remote control laying on its side for an extended period of time causes the electrons to pool on one side of the battery restricting the flow of electricity. Agitating the batteries by smacking the remote will loosen the electrons. Alternatively you can remove the potential difference by taking the battery out, which depolarizes the battery and removes the electron build-up.
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same reason I smack the girlfriend around and only let her sleep a couple hours at a time
 
The real answer is: increased resistance due to oxidation on the surfaces of the metal between the contacts of the batteries and the springs/clips in the remote.

Sandpaper is a little much unless there's visible rust.
 
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