Simple Electric Motor
Ages: 8+
Simple Electric Motor - In this Simple Electric Motor project, we create a closed loop circuit that can carry current. Current flows from the negative terminal of the battery, through the circuit, and to the positive terminal of the battery.
Current in a closed loop creates its own magnetic field. In our case, current travels through the coil, which is called the armature of the motor. This current induces a magnetic field in the coil, which helps explain why the coil spins.