To provide power for ALL experiments in this section, two "D" size Energizer® alkaline batteries should be used. These "D" cell batteries connected in series, positive (+) to negative (-), will provide you with three volts of energy.
Materials You Will Need
2 "D" size Energizer® batteries, out of the package
Insulated number 22 copper wire
Electrical tape
Two metal paper clips
1.
Place the two batteries side by side with the positive terminal right-side up on one battery and the negative terminal right-side up on the other. Use electrical tape around the middle of the batteries to secure them together.
2.
Standing the batteries upright, place a paper clip between the positive and negative contacts. Use a four-inch piece of electrical tape to secure the paper clip in place.
3.
Cut two pieces of wire about 14 inches long. Strip approximately one-half inch of insulation from one end of the wires. Turn the battery pack over, exposing the two unused battery contacts. Place the stripped portion of one of the wires on a battery contact and secure it in place with a three-inch piece of electrical tape. Repeat this procedure with the other battery and wire. Strip the insulation on the other end of the wires back about one inch. They are now ready to provide power to your experiments. It is important that the bare wires do not touch each other and cause a short circuit. We recommend that you temporarily cover the end of these bare wires with electical tape to avoid accidental shorting of the batteries. Now that you've built your Energizer® Power Pack, you're ready to begin exploring THE SCIENCE OF ENERGIZER®!
Please Read Carefully!
All experiments use safe, low-voltage battery power. Household electrical current contains high voltage that could cause serious injury. Do not use household electrical current for any of these experiments.
Carefully follow wiring instructions for each experiment - improper wiring can result in battery leakage and/or rupture.
Do not take a battery apart - contact with internal battery material can cause injury.
Do not dispose in fire, recharge, put in backwards, mix with used or other battery types - may explode, leak and cause personal injury.
