DC Motor

magnet, a coil of wire around a coffee cup, a couple of batteries and some wire
PIRA: 
5K40.10
Area: 
5 Electricity and Magnetism
Topic: 
5K Electromagnetic Induction
Concept: 
Motors and Generators

 

A powerful magnet, a coil of wire around a coffee cup, a couple of batteries and some wire are all you need to make this DC motor run. Although not difficult, this does require some setup and adjustment. A simpler version is the DC Motor (classroom) for use with the document camera.

 

Demo Contact

Scott Thomas
Demonstration Manager
828-262-2435
thomassa@appstate.edu