Potato Clock
Potato Clock
Using potatoes and electrodes, students can generate enough electricity to power a digital clock.
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2B180
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Description / Potato Clock
Using potatoes and electrodes, students can generate enough electricity to power a digital clock.
Build your Potato Clock
As absurd as that sounds, this particular phenomena has a scientific basis. Essentially, the acid inside the potato reacts with the two metals that serve as the negative electrode (anode) and positive electrode (cathode), generating energy.
For best results, use potatoes that have been boiled for 8 minutes. This process breaks down the tissues inside the potato that can interfere with the energy flowing inside it.
This experiment can also work with tomatoes, lemons, and apples.
Features
- Highly accurate digital clock module
- Perfectly safe for children
In full, this product contains:
- 4x Copper and Zinc Stripes (2x each)
- 2x Fluid beakers
- 1x Transparent Tape (20 tapes in a sheet)
- 1x Digital clock with wires
- 1x Connecting Wire
- 1x Instruction Manual
Additional Information:
- The clock measures 65mm x 30mm x12mm
- Recommended for ages 10+
More Information
| GTIN Code | 9319236266069 |
|---|---|
| Alternative Codes | E2B180 F2B180 H2B180 L2B180 M2B180 |
Customer Reviews
Rating
4
works as per instructions on box
Review by
Imogen
We have tried to get the lemon battery to work for sometime. We get varying results with lemons, however this product worked as soon as I attached the potatoes. Considering buying a class set as the price is good!
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