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How Electricity
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Introduction:
Electricity that we use at home is
produced by electric generators. Do you know how a generator works?
or how it creates electricity?
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An electric current is created when a magnet is spun rapidly
inside a coil of wire. As you see in the conceptual diagram in the
right, a turbine (usually powered by water or wind) spins a magnet
inside a coil. This action induces an electric current in the coil
that can be used to power a light bulb.
In this project you will study to
find out what happens that a magnet can create electricity. You
may also construct an electric generator that will power a light
bulb. |
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After you construct a working electric
generator, you may study any additional questions concerning factors affecting
the function of an electric generator. Following are two sample
questions that can be studied:
- How does the speed of turning rotor affect the production of electricity?
- How does the number of wire loops
around the stator affect the production of electricity?
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Material and instructions:
Materials for this kit may be
ordered online or purchased locally. Most Electromotor/ Generator kits have the necessary
material and step by step instructions on how to make a generator.
Depending on how complete your kit is, you may need to purchase
or gather some additional items to complete your project. Knowledge
of electricity, electromagnets and electric motors is required prior to
doing this project. |
Details of
this project:
More information or support for this project is available at
members section of ScienceProject.com. You
may click
here to purchase the material in a kit from www.MiniScience.com. |
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