Electric Motor
Produced by the National STEM Centre and the Institute of Physics, this video shows a simple method for making an electric motor using a battery, strong magnets and a copper coil. It allows students to investigate Fleming's left hand rule and the forces generated in an electric motor.
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Hello,
Neodynium magnets can be bought from here:
http://e-magnetsuk.com/magnets/neodymium_magnets/
Regards,
Anna
This looks great but I haven't been able to find any Neodynium magnets that big - can anyone tell me where I can get them from please?
Brilliant : cheap readily available materials : effective but simple demonstration of the Physics
Beautifully explained Alom! This is a really nice demo that, as you said never fails to fascinate children! Thanks for sharing this video,
Alessio.
I am always needing short hands-on for sessions with some alternative curriculum KS4 students. A nice, safe 5 minute activity. Video clip just long enough.
Yes Indeed!!! A current carrying conductor in a magnetic field, experiences a force and moves!!! Well done on the simplicity and effectiveness of this model!!
The eLibrary also contains a similar activity, but using a nail as well. Simple to build. Details can be found here:
http://www.nationalstemcentre.org.uk/elibrary/resource/2463/introducing-magnetic-fields-and-the-electric-motor-effect
Oh, that is just lovely!