Gravity Light

Gravity powered light
PIRA: 
1M40.17
Area: 
1 Mechanics
Topic: 
1M Work and Energy
Concept: 
Conservation of Energy

 

Add weights to this device and let them slowly pull the chain. The gravitational potential energy is converted into electrical energy that powers three LEDs.

 

Demo Contact

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