ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Energy density Extended Reference Table

Okay kiddo, imagine you have a bunch of different types of batteries. Each battery is not the same size, right? Some are smaller and some are bigger. But did you know that even though a battery may be small, it might have more power than a bigger battery? This is because of something called energy density.

Energy density is a way to measure how much power is in something per unit of space. It’s like measuring how much juice you can fit in a glass - some glasses can hold more juice than others, just like some batteries can hold more power than others.

Now imagine you have a bunch of batteries and you want to compare them all. That's where an energy density extended reference table comes in. It’s like a big chart that shows you all the different types of batteries and how much power they can hold per unit of space.

This table helps you see which battery is the best for your needs. If you need a battery to power a big toy, you might want to look for a battery with a high energy density. But if you just need a little flashlight, you might be able to use a battery with a lower energy density.

The table can be a bit confusing at first, but once you understand how energy density works, it can help you choose the right battery for your needs. And that's why it's important to have a table like this to help you compare and choose the best batteries for your devices.