By: Madison B.
You know, Solar Power, Wind Power and maybe even Water power,
but what about Potato Power?
Potatoes, or any vegetable or fruit that contains liquid, can
produce electricity when two different kinds of metals (like Zinc, steel,
aluminum, cooper, etc.) are punctured into the vegetable.
The metals are electrodes, and they pass the energy through the
potato. The moisture of the potato helps produce the electricity by creating a
chemical reaction with the two metals, allowing the energy to pass through.
You’ll need a multimeter to measure the voltage. You won’t get
much voltage out of the potato, not even a full volt, depending on the size of
the potato.
Any vegetable or fruit that has a liquid in it can produce
electricity. It’s an amazing project to do and it’s fun. Why don’t you try it
for yourself?
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