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Potato Clock - Make a Potato Battery to Power an LED Clock

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Potato Battery - More Fun Things to Try
Let your imagination run with this idea. There are variations on the potato clock and other things you can try.
  • See what else your potato battery can power. It should be able to run a computer fan. Can it light a light bulb?
  • Try substituting copper pennies for the copper wire.
  • Potatoes are not the only foods that can act as electrochemical cells. Experiment with lemons, banans, pickles, or cola as a power source.

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