How do you increase amperage?

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From: Saul Goldfisher
Date: Tue, 13 Jan 1987 22:01

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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

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Subject: How do you increase amperage?
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