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Make a Photovoltaic Cell with a Diode
Diodes are two-terminal, asymmetric electronic components. They conduct current in one direction, owing to their differential resistance. We often find…
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Experiment: Battery Engine
Making a battery engine is very simple. Things needed: Battery Magnet Copper wire Procedure: Wrap the copper wire around…
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George Westinghouse (1846-1914)
The inventor-entrepreneur George Westinghouse was born on October 6, 1846 in New York, USA. He launched his career at a…
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John Frederic Daniell (1790 – 1845)
John Frederic Daniell was born in London in 1790. He is one of the most famous self-taught polymaths of the world…
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Some Interesting Battery Charging Techniques
In previous posts we discussed how some standard as well above-standard (intelligent) chargers work. In this post we will discuss…