Objective:
Create a basic battery using different coins and investigate how the quantity of coins impacts the electricity generated.
Areas of science:
Energy & Power
Difficulty:
Beginner level
Time required:
Less than or equal to 1 day
Prerequisites:
To proceed with this experiment, adult supervision is necessary when using a multimeter. The How to Use a Multimeter resource from Science Buddies provides guidance on using a multimeter.
Material availability:
Easily accessible
Cost:
Very low (less than $20)
Safety:
No safety concerns
Credits:
Contributed by Sabine De Brabandere, Ph.D., and Sara Agee, Ph.D., Science Buddies
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