Can a potato be a source of electricity?

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Can a potato be a source of electricity?

2007-09-02 23:38:29 · 4 answers · asked by dvd_digitaltech 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

If yes, when was this concept started?

2007-09-02 23:39:52 · update #1

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yes, and i don't know when this concept was started

2007-09-02 23:45:29 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

Dissimilar metals plugged into a potato can make electricity. The potato only functions to provide an electrolyte. Any ionic electrolyte would do the same job.

2007-09-03 06:47:54 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

i am not sure when the concept started but yea a potato can be used...for example the potato clock...

2007-09-03 07:20:38 · answer #3 · answered by psavla88 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

You got a good answer from Peter. You can use almost any tree or fruit or vegetable which has electrical conductivity.

2007-09-03 07:16:30 · answer #4 · answered by Swamy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋