Pages

Wednesday, April 6, 2011

Lab Idea - Build a Homopolar Motor

I came across this youtube video through a reference by a friend.  Here's a great and easy way to demonstrate (or have students work through) how electricity and magnetism interact.  

You only need three simple materials: an AA battery, a neodymium magnet, and a piece of copper wire.


If you're looking for the magnets, there is an assortment of listings on Amazon.  


Here's the link for the youtube video: 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3aPQqNt15-o

Let's talk: Have you tried this?  What did you think?  

No comments:

Post a Comment

Related Posts Plugin for WordPress, Blogger...