But I made a big assumption the alkaline AA battery is fresh and you are are talking generic rechargeables.
Some numbers.
Try 1.2 Volts for rechargeables.
Try 1.55 Volts for a common Alkaline AA.
Bob
...voltage in rechargeable AA batteries than there is in alkaline AA batteries?

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