Potato Clock
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Materials Needed:
- potato
- digital clock
- copper coin
- zinc nail
- 2 pieces of electric tape
- 2 copper wires
- potato
- digital clock
- copper coin
- zinc nail
- 2 pieces of electric tape
- 2 copper wires
Step 1
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Gather the required materials as listed in the materials needed list.
Step 2
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Wrap one copper wire around a zinc nail.
Step 3
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Wrap a piece of electric tape around the wire and nail to make a secure connection.
Step 4
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Make sure the copper wire touches the copper coin.
Step 5
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Wrap a piece of electric tape around the wire and coin to make a secure connection.
Step 6
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Place the nail into the potato.
Step 7
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Place the coin into the opposite side of the potato.
Step 8
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Wrap one lose end of wire around the negative end of the battery compartment.
Step 9
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Make the other lose end of wire come in contact with the positive end of the battery compartment.
Step 10
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When everything is connected you will have a closed circuit and the digital alarm clock will turn on. Set the clock and you are free to use it for everyday use.