Worksheet for Educators to be used in-class.
Materials Required:
| No | Material | Qty | Vendor |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Insulated Copper Wire – Gauge 23 | 100 grams | Mumbai: Lohar Chawl |
| 2 | Battery 1.5 V | 1 | Local Stationery |
| 3 | Safety Pins | 2 | Local Stationery |
| 4 | Neodymium Magnet (60 mm Dia) | 1 | Mumbai: Lamington Road |
| 5 | Sandpaper | 1 | Mumbai: Lamington Road/ Paint Shop |
| 5 | Tape | 1 | Local Stationery |
| 6 | Scissors | 1 | Local Stationery |
Steps to make:
Step 1: Take about 1.5 meters of copper wire and make a coil.
Step 2: Attach two safety pins to the side of the battery.
Step 3: Pass the copper coil through the ends of the safety pins.
Step 4: Place a neodymium magnet below the copper coil on the battery.
Step 5: When the current passes through the copper coil, the coil should start turning.
Concepts Explored:
Reasons why the DC Motor may not work:
- Check if the ends of the copper wire have the insulation properly scraped off.
Further External Resources:
- Video – Arvind Gupta – How to make a DC Motor
- Video – DIY Simple Electric Motor