Homopolar Motor

by mr tomato in Circuits > Gadgets

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Homopolar Motor

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How to make a homopolar motor.

Gather Your Materials

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In order to make this project you will need a battery, wire, and magnets

Cut of the Plastic Coating on the Wire

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Hold the wire perpendicular to the knife and cut off the coating.

Attach the Magnets to the Bottom of Your Magnet

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When you attach the magnets to the bottom make sure the magnets will not make your magnet topple over. The more magnets the better.

Bend the Wire Into the Desired Shape

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It should look partially like the wire shown.

Attach the Wire to Your Battery and Enjoy Your Homopolar Motor.

Make sure that the wire is not touching the magnets (but is instead close) and is touching the top of the battery.