How To: Make a battery with a nickel, penny and vinegar

Make a battery with a nickel, penny and vinegar

Generate electricity using only a nickel, a penny and a mild household acid like lemon juice or vinegar. Make a battery using an alternating stack of these coins and create enough electricity to power a desktop Christmas tree. Follow along in this instructional video and learn how.

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So with a combination of 7 of each coin, how many volts is that putting out? and for about how long?

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