Eli5: Why do domestic fire alarms take a rectangular battery instead of AA/AAA?

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Eli5: Why do domestic fire alarms take a rectangular battery instead of AA/AAA?

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I’m believe that a 9V rectangle is equivalent to 6 AA’s while being cheaper. So it’s compactness and cost for the power supply.
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