How to Make Electricity
Things You'll Need
- Lemon or lime
- Copper screw
- Zinc screw
- Christmas lights
Instructions
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Soften the skin of the lemon or lime. Rub it between the palms of your hands or gently scrub it repeatedly with a paper towel. Don't break the skin or it won't produce electricity.
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Place the copper and zinc screws into the lemon or lime. They should be approximately 2 inches apart. Don't puncture the other side of the lemon or lime.
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Disassemble the outer layer of insulation from the Christmas lights. Don't cut the wire located under the insulation.
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Wrap one of the Christmas light wires around the zinc screw. Twist the other end around the copper screw. Observe the reaction carefully as it only produces a small amount of electricity.
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Measure the amount of electricity produced. You can do this with a multi tester or a battery tester.
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Try using other types of fruits to see if they make electricity. You may get results from apples, oranges or bananas.
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