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demonstrations:5_electricity_and_magnetism:5h_magnetic_fields_and_forces:electric_train:start

Electric Train

Description

Battery-powered train

Purpose

Apparatus

- AAA Battery

- 6 x 0.75“ neodymium disc magnets

- Figure 8 Copper wire track on acrylic base (featuring flag that spins as the train passes)

Setup

1. Remove small detachable section of the track

2. Attach magnets to battery like so: NS Battery SN

3. Place train in opening of track

4. Replace detachable section before the battery makes a full loop to make a continuous track

Notes

The train may get stuck; if so, wiggle the track slightly. Other larger batteries that fit in the track can also be experimented with.

Demo room information

Location Q2
Maker Unknown
Current State Working
demonstrations/5_electricity_and_magnetism/5h_magnetic_fields_and_forces/electric_train/start.txt · Last modified: 2020/02/04 21:05 by demoroom