Wednesday, September 22, 2010

My very own simple motor

Although I had learn this in my Secondary school days, this is the first time I tried it. I think it works pretty well :)



Materials:
  • coil of insulated wire
  • paper clips for support
  • magnet
  • batteries and wires
  • a base to mount everything

Note: you need to strip HALF the insulation at the ends of the wire.

For more info, go to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=it_Z7NdKgmY

Sunday, September 19, 2010

Old but good video - Frames of Reference

May be too complex for some of you but do give them a try and wonder as you sit there and watch the video: are you stationary or are you actually moving at quite a fast speed?