Making a battery engine is very simple.
Things needed:
- Battery
- Magnet
- Copper wire
Procedure:
- Wrap the copper wire around the battery at least 20 times. Remember to leave at least two inches of coil at both ends.
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- Remove the coil of wire from the battery, set the battery aside.
- To keep the coil of wire intact, tie the coil using the free ends. A tape could also be used. Make sure that the free ends are aligned.
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- Remove the protective covering at the ends of the wire. Set the coil of wire aside.
- Make two holders, one for each end of the battery. Using a new wire, make a loop at one end. The loop will serve as attachments for the coil of wire done earlier.
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- Take the holder and connect the other end to the battery. One will be attached to the positive end, while the other to the negative end.
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- Attach the coil of wire to the loop.
- Place a magnet on top of the battery.
- Gently spin the coil of wire. Watch as the coil of wire spins endlessly.
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Additional Tips:
- To create a simple switch, insert a paper between the wire and battery at one end. To make the coil turn, simply remove the paper.
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- A paper clip could be used to make the holders.
- Try experimenting on different designs for the wire. Below are some examples of bended wires that could be done.
- Try experimenting on different designs for the wire. Below are some examples of bended wires that could be done.
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