Question: are nimh and alkaline batteries the same?
Answer: Nickel-Metal Hydride (NiMH) is a relatively new chemistry, but has become popular in many applications where alkaline or Nickel-Cadmium batteries were previously used. THE GOOD: NiMH deliver the same voltage as NiCad batteries but with a much higher capacity. The "Memory Effect." does NOT apply to NiMH batteries.