Electric motors and generators are in countless devices, appliances, and vehicles we use every day. They are an essential technology in our modern world. With this kit, you can conduct 25 experiments to learn how an electric motor converts electricity into motion, and how an electric generator does just the opposite, converting motion into electricity. The electric motor is made of transparent plastic to show how the inside components work. Set up the motor to run on battery power and learn how a motor works. Then reconfigure the device to work in reverse as a hand-crank electric generator. Experiment with magnets to learn about the force of magnetism, and how magnetic fields relate to electric current. Build simple circuits consisting of the motor or generator, wires, and a light bulb to learn about the flow of electricity. Learn about gears and drive-trains and how they work to effectively convert kinetic energy into electrical energy and back again.

Details:

• Conduct 25 experiments
• Build your own electronic motor
• Generate electricity with a hand-crank motor to power a light
• Build simple circuits
• 12 pieces
• 25 experiments
• 48-page manual guides your experiments with step-by-step instructions
• For some experiments, you will also need: felt-tip pen, two 1.5V AA batteries, jar, teacup, mug, wooden spoon, plastic bag, nails, coins, paper, aluminum foil, scissors, string, tape, saucer, large bowl (not included)
• For ages 8 and up

Contents:

• Engine block
• Engine cover
• Stabilizer
• Red magnet
• Blue magnet
• Battery box
• Gear wheel 1
• Gear wheel 2
• Hand crank
• Small lamp
• Red wire
• Blue wire