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SUBMITTED BY:
GULAY, ESTELLE THERESA
ALCANTARA, KYLE VINCENT
VALLE, SHANNEN EIZEL
SUBMITTED TO:
MRS. LILIAN A. CORALES
POTATO AND TOMATO AS AN ALTERNATIVE SOURCE OF ELECTRICAL
CHAPTER 1
Electricity is the set of physical phenomena associated with the presence and motion of
matter that has a property of electric charge. (Wikipedia) It is widely used by everyone in the
Electricity came from three major sources. First are fossil fuels such as coal, natural gas,
and petroleum. Second is nuclear energy which is released during nuclear fission or fusion,
especially when used to generate electricity and lastly are renewable energy.
Aside from electricity, we can power our devices and appliances with a battery. Batteries
convert chemical energy to electricity. Electrons will travel from one kind of chemical to another
and when electrons flow, this makes an electrical current that can power something. The purpose
of a battery is to connect the right chemicals to the right relationships. Electrons flow only when
However, what if there is a place wherein one cannot produce electricity with these
Other than the said sources, we have found that there are other alternative sources of
electricity. One of these are vegetables and fruits that contains high potassium or citric level.
Although it possesses a non-renewable energy, it still gives electricity and could possibly help
particularly potato and tomato as an alternative source of electricity to expand the knowledge and
In addition, we would like to compare which is the most efficient alternative source of
The purpose of this study is to describe the relationship potato and tomato to electricity
2. How can people use the electrical energy generated by the potato and tomato?
3. Which is the most efficient electrical source of energy based on its run time between
HYPOTHESIS
Based on the statement of the problem, the researchers were able to formulate the
following hypothesis:
Null Hypothesis (H0): Tomato is more efficient as an alternative source of electricity than potato
Alternative Hypothesis (Ha): Potato is more efficient as an alternative source of electricity than
tomato
SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY
Electricity has been playing a vital role in our daily lives. Almost everything we use is
powered by electricity. Thus, we would like to widen the options for electrical source to
Aside from this, this study is made to let the students learn more about different traits
fruits and vegetables have and provide the teachers possible experimentations for students for
For travelers who travel in mountains or deserted places and those living in country
sides, this study aims to expand the alternatives for electrical energy especially in case of
emergencies and dire situations wherein the common sources of electricity are not found or
To the electrical engineers, this study aims to offer ideas about alternative electrical
sources and to possibly help in the near future for future inventions and innovations about
electricity.
Lastly, this thesis is for the basis of other studies to be made by future researchers if
they are to conduct related experimentation or dissertation or to replicate this study. They could
The main focus of this study is to determine whether potato or tomato would be effective
and better in terms of their run time. The two will be tested so that results can be confirmed. This
study is limited to using only potato and tomato as an alternative source of electricity. There will
be no other variables to be added and no complex laboratory tests to be made. This ensures that
RESEARCH PARADIGM
POTATO AND
ITS EFFICIENCY
TOMATO AS AN
THROUGH ITS RUN
ALTERNATIVE
TIME
SOURCE OF
ELECTRICITY
The Figure 1 shows the independent and dependent variable. The independent variable
corresponds to the alternative source of energy namely potato and tomato. On the other hand, the
DEFINITION OF TERMS
The following words are the key or important terms considered by the researchers and
1. CONDUCTOR. An object or type of material that allows the flow of charge (electrical
2. CURRENT. Rate of flow of electric charge past a point[r region. In electric circuits this
negative one elementary charge. Electron is considered as the basic unit of electric
charge
8. VOLTAGE. Electric potential energy per unit charge or amount of energy produced