Re: What am I doing incorrectly? (Potato Electricity Lab)

Date: Tue Feb 17 08:58:21 2015
Posted By: Fred M. Niell, III, Senior Electrical Engineer
Area of science: Chemistry
ID: 1423946767.Ch

Message:


Ben, 
What kind of light bulb are you using?  You should use very small 
flashlight-type bulbs, or LEDs.  Or better yet, a very small inexpensive 
battery-powered watch.  Also, try a lemon for better results.  A 60W 
household lightbulb will need far more power than a simple lemon or 
potato can generate.  

Good luck!

Fred

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