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It worked by the zinc, silver plates and the blotting paper. there was a positive and a negative side just like a regular battery.

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Is a voltaic pile a battery?

yes


When was the name voltaic pile changed to battery?

1802


What do is used today that is based on volta's 'voltaic pile'?

The modern battery is based on Volta's invention of the voltaic pile. The voltaic pile paved the way for the development of more efficient and portable energy storage solutions that we use in everyday devices such as smartphones, laptops, and electric vehicles.


Who discovered the voltaic pile?

The Voltaic pile was discovered by Alessandro Volta in 1800. He was an Italian physicist and chemist who designed the first chemical battery, which paved the way for the development of modern batteries and the field of electrochemistry.


What does pila mean in english?

It means, "pile." It could mean a pile of wool, a pile driven into the ground, a Voltaic pile (battery), or an atomic pile (nuclear reactor).


Why was the voltaic pile invented?

because it wanted things to work


How old was alessandro volta when he invented the battery?

Alessandro Volta invented the battery, known as the voltaic pile, in 1800. Born on February 18, 1745, he was 55 years old at the time of this invention. The voltaic pile was the first true battery and marked a significant advancement in the study of electricity.


Who is alessandro volt?

Alessandro Volta was the man who created the first battery known as the voltaic pile. :)


What contribution did alessandro Volta make to science?

Alessandro Volta was an Italian physicist (1745 - 1827) who invented the first electric battery (also known as the voltaic pile battery) in 1799. His work is still remembered today through the use of his family name Volta, which is used in the electrical term Volt.


Was the Voltaic Pile important in history?

the Voltaic Pile was important because is was the start of electricity for the world.


How minutes does the voltaic pile last for?

The voltaic pile, one of the earliest forms of a battery, can last for a few hours to a few days depending on its size and the current draw from the connected devices. Smaller voltaic piles may last for a shorter duration compared to larger ones.


What is Volta's first battery composed of?

Alessandro Volta invented the voltaic pile in 1800. it was made from alternating discs of zinc and copper with pieces of cardboard soaked in brine between, the voltaic pile produces an electrical current.