The motor is barely 2 inches should I use more lemons?
2007-04-15 11:14:51 · 4 answers · asked by nickfly 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
If you're just trying to complete a circuit with it and you have an external battery, then make sure your electrodes have a large surface area. I think two spoons stuck in the lemon would be good to try. If you're using the lemon *as* the battery (you're not clear), then make sure you're using the right metals for the electrodes (they should be different). Measure the voltage with a volt meter to make sure it's right for the motor. As for having adequate current, again, use a big surface area.
Good luck with your project, and don't let dweebs get to you. Some stupid people can only make themselves feel smart by trying to make others feel stupid.
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2007-04-15 12:02:50 · answer #1 · answered by Dr. R 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Do you mean "Why won't a lemon provide enough electicity to power a small motor?" It's because of current, not voltage. A lemon can contain nearly a volt of electricity. That's almost as much as an AA battery. The real problem is current. The lemon won't provide enough current to power much of anything. You could try more lemons, but I'm still not sure it would work. I think you might have better luck with a small 1.5V lightbulb from RadioShack.
By the way, it looks as if someone came in here and gave everyone a Thumbs Down, because both my answer and Dr. R's answer have Thumbs Down. I will now give Dr. R a Thumbs up.
2007-04-15 11:25:54 · answer #2 · answered by Superconductive Magnet 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
organic water does not habit by way of fact it has no ions to hold the electrons. faucet water has many ions from the floor, the pipes, the chlorination, the fluoridation. different ions do get into places like bathtubs the place human beings have been electrocuted from the peoples epidermis, cleansing soap, tub air purifier.
2016-12-26 09:16:00 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because it is an Edsel by ford
2007-04-15 11:19:04 · answer #4 · answered by dick f 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋