ROLLING CAN MOTOR

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ROLLING CAN MOTOR

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Rolling motor system describes the motion of a rolling wheel, car tire or can. A wheel rolling over a surface have both linear and rotational motions (also called trans- rotational motion).

These systems have vast applications in automobile engine.


Supplies

MATERIALS NEEDED


Iron rod

Two cans

15mm PVC pipe

Two elbow connectors

PVC glue

TOOLS NEEDED


Plier

Nail

Making the Handle and Steering

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MATERIALS NEEDED

  • PVC pipe
  • Two elbow connectors
  • PVC glue

STEPS

  • Arrange the Pipe and connectors as shown in the 2nd picture
  • Glue them together

Attaching the Roller Cans

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MATERIALS NEEDED

  • Two cans
  • Iron rod

STEPS

  • Make a hole at the other end of the pipe
  • Insert the rod into the first can, then into the pipe and finally through the second can
  • Bend the rods by 1cm at the two ends, leaving a little gap between the can and the point of bending

HOW IT WORKS

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When the motor is been pushed over a surface through the handle, the rolling cans have both linear and rotational motions (also called trans- rotational motion). This is a great toy for the kids.

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