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Human Battery

 

Human Battery demo photo
Human Battery demo photo 2

  • A copper sheet electrode and an aluminum sheet electrode
    are connected to a voltmeter. Place a hand on each electrode and observe the
    voltage ( you are the electrolyte).
  • Located in L01, section B3. Voltmeter and cables in L35.

 

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