Make Your Own Motor
Suitable for
All Ages
Theme
Physics
Level
Beginner
Learn with Amy how we can generate electricity from different types of energy. Then, explore the basics of transferring chemical energy into movement energy as you design your own simple motor using a battery, copper wire, and a neodymium magnet.
Adult permission and supervision required. View on YouTube.
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Powering the Future Week is supported by OPITO, the global not-for-profit skills body for the energy industry.
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