Re: How do you increase amperage?

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From: M. Kokodyniak
Date: Fri, 16 Jan 1987 16:01

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> I am trying to build a homemade battery for my daughter's science project
> using multiple lemons with copper and aluminum plates.  After connecting
> 12 lemons I can get 2.2 volts but not enough amperage to light a 1.2v
> 2.2 mA bulb.  Any suggestions on how to improve the amperage output?
> 
> Saul Goldfisher (212)-676-0851

Yes.  Get alot of lemons!  (But be sure to buy them wholesale.)

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