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It provides the Anode (negative pole) of the battery. Dissimilar metals are required for each pole of the battery.
Although the nail is usually made of iron (Fe), a galvanized nail is coated in Zinc (Zn) which provides a good difference from the Copper (Cu) Cathode, and will provide a potential difference. (PD or Voltage).


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