Potato Battery Science Experiment

Potato Battery Science Experiment

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Interactive Video

Science, Engineering, Physics

1st - 6th Grade

Hard

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Wayground Content

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This video tutorial demonstrates how to build a potato battery using copper and zinc electrodes. It covers the necessary supplies, the process of constructing a single cell battery, and how to measure voltage and current using a multimeter. The tutorial also explores powering small devices like LEDs and buzzers, and explains how to connect multiple potato batteries in series to increase voltage. The video concludes with suggestions for further experiments and emphasizes the importance of correct connections and polarity.

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