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Yes you do need a battery because the paper clip is usually used for an alternative for a wire and the paper clip is what the electricity travels through, so yes you do need a battery.

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Explain why using a metal paper clip to connect to the wire at B will light the light bulb?

The metal paper clip will conduct electricity, so completing the circuit.


Who is Erlman J Wright?

He received a patent for the paper clip in the 1860's.


What does the 'check engine' light mean on a 1994 Saturn SC2?

You have a sensor or something wrong in your engine peformance. You need to use a scan tool to scan your PCM or you can use a paper clip to retrieve trouble codes for your car. You have ALDL on 1994 saturns. Assembly line Diagnostic link. Under your dash about where your left knee is when your driving is your ALDL. just take a paper clip and jump the B lead with the A lead. then turn your key to the on position.(don't start just turn key on)your service engine soon light should start to blink the trouble codes stored on your PCM. invest in a manual for your car it will explain how to read and understand the codes. The codes will help pinpoint the problem you are having. The internet has alot of information on this topic too.


What are words that start with c and are school related?

· calculator · calendar · chalk · classroom · clip board · colored pencils · combination lock · compass · computer · construction paper · crayons


How do you you unlock a Potter Barn bean bag?

The paper clip worked! I twisted the long ends together, put it in the lock and twisted counter clockwise a few times. Took a couple if tries but it worked !

Related Questions

Can a magnet and a paper clip light a bulb?

No, a magnet and a paper clip cannot light a bulb on their own. Light bulbs require an electrical current to produce light, which cannot be generated by simply using a magnet and a paper clip.


Does a paper clip light a light bulb?

No, a paper clip cannot light a light bulb by itself. A paper clip does not produce heat or electricity on its own to generate light. You would need a power source such as a battery or electrical outlet to light a light bulb.


Can i light a light bulb with a battery and a paper clip?

It is possible to light a small LED light bulb using a battery and a paper clip, as long as the paper clip is used to create a closed circuit between the battery's terminals and the light bulb. However, be cautious as this setup can potentially overheat and cause a fire hazard. It is always safer to use proper tools and equipment designed for this purpose.


How do you run electric lights off a battery?

Take a Energizer, Duracell, etc. battery (the bigger the bulb the bigger the battery) and a paper clip. Bend up the paper clip to a pretty straight line, and attach one end to the end of the lightbulb. Attach the other end to one end of the battery, and POOF! Light! If the bulb doesn't come on try attaching the paper clip to the other end of the battery. If it STILL doesn't work, get a bigger battery.


Why using a paper clip to connect the wires will light the light bulb?

because the metal paper clip is conducted and it has energyand that how it lights up


Why using a metal paper clip to connect the wires will light the light bulb?

because the metal paper clip is conducted and it has energyand that how it lights up


Explain why using a metal paper clip to connect to the wire at B will light the light bulb?

The metal paper clip will conduct electricity, so completing the circuit.


What does a battery clip do?

it operates a battery,mostly a 9 volt battery


Service engine light is on in your 1984 eldorado?

Get the code, you can do it with a paper clip because its an OBD-I , just count the flashes the light makes to find out what code is stored. where does paper clip go count flashes were


Why does the light bulb light when the needle touches a paper clip?

A circuit is complete


How do you make to make the perfect curcuit?

The things you need for your curcuit are: A light bulb, Bell wire, A Battery and a conducter ex. pin, paper clip Attach the bulb together with the battery using the bell wire. With the two ends of the wire connect to the conducter and see if light bulb comes on.


Is the test light supposed to light up when you use the ground from the battery or only light up from the positive side?

If the alligator clip from the test light is attached to the negative post of the battery it will light up whenever the probe end touches a positively charged circuit and likewise if the alligator clip is attached to the positive terminal of the battery the test light will light up when the probe end touches a negatively charged circuit