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5E40.25 Citrus Battery

Courses: P4, P14

Generate voltage using fruits, and light up an LED.

Setup: This demo can be done using any citrus fruit, or even potatoes. Use several fruits in series to generate enough voltage to light an LED. The electrodes are copper and zinc, alternating. Use a pairing knife to create the slots for the metal strips.

Tags: lemon, grapefruit, fruit, potato