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Motor madness

Electric motors are used in a huge variety of applications from power tools and turbines to cars and ships. Can your students assemble their own motor?

Age range: 11-14           Duration: 60 or more mins          D&T / Engineering / Physics

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Follow the steps to build a simple electronic motor.
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This practical activity provides a step by step guide showing students how to assemble a simple electric motor from everyday items. 

Use this activity to develop your students' understanding of how electric motors function and how magnetism can be used in practical applications. 

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