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 "name": "C battery (LR14)",
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 "question": "What are the dimensions of an C battery?",
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   "C (LR14 / ANSI 14A): diameter 24.9–26.2 mm, height 48.5–50 mm.",
   "Design holders to the MAX values: cells from any maker stay inside them. The file is the maximum-size cylinder with a button."
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  "aaaa-battery",
  "aaa-battery",
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  "9v-battery"
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   "q": "How big is an C battery?",
   "a": "Up to 26.2 mm across and 50 mm long."
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