Magnets & Motors

 
Use your BACK button to return to this page.
AC Motors

 

 Web Powerpoint on Magnets & Motors
 

Electric Motors (Principles of Operation)

   Animation: The Electric Motor
  Movie: Magnetic Levitation   Animation: Magnetic Attraction/Repulsion
       
  Pitsco's Ask an Expert!   Ask an Expert is a directory of links to people who have volunteered their time to answer questions and web pages that provide information.
  MAD Scientist Network   MSN is a collective crania of scientists answering questions in many areas. The "network" provides a forum in which people can learn more about the world around them. Browse their archives or use their SEARCH feature.
       
  Extension Activities    
  Beakman's Electric Motor   (from the TV show called Beakman's World)
Directions for making a very simple motor using only a battery, a magnet, magnet wire, a rubber band, and two paper clips.
  Stripped Down Motor   As motors go, this is about as simple as it gets.