Holiday workshops: Magnets and Motors (ages 12–14)

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Build an electromagnet, and construct two types of motor to learn how electricity and magnetism are linked.

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In this workshop students will improve their understanding of how magnetism and electricity are linked by looking at the history of electromagnetism and discovering the important electromagnetic principles which drive our modern world.Following a practical reminder of basic magnetic principles, students will see how liquids can be magnetised. After making an electromagnet and a demonstration of Faraday’s original electric motor, they will build a simple battery powered motor that uses similar principles. Finally the students will be challenged to build a working DC motor.This workshop is strictly for 12–14 year-olds and will include a 30 minute lunch break. Students should bring lunch and a drink.Refunds can only be issued for tickets cancelled at least two weeks (14 calendar days) in advance of the event date. Please note that this supersedes our normal event terms and conditions.

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