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Voltage and Current: Motors (2019)
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Introduction: Fan -
Failed Motor Circuit: Insufficient Voltage
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Check Your Understanding: Failed Motor Circuit -
Mini-Project: Current Investigation
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Upload Photo: Measuring current using a multimeter -
Check Your Understanding: Current Investigation
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Mini-Project: Larger Battery
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Upload Photo: Creating a Larger Battery
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Check Your Understanding: Larger Battery
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Motor Direction
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Fuses
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Upload Photo: Using a Fuse
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Check Your Understanding: Fuses
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Rechargeable Batteries
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Check Your Understanding: Rechargeable Batteries
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Project: Fan
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Upload Video: Fan -
Upload Block Diagram: Fan
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Motor Direction
Mini Challenge Motor Box
Use foam core to create a mount for the motor.
Motor Box: Required items and tools
Find the following components in your kit:
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Foam core or Cardboard
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Scissors
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Tape
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The Motor Circuit from the previous lesson
Attach your motor to the motor box. You may need to use electrical tape to secure the motor.
Try It: What happens if you swap the alligator clips?
Once you have your motor attached to the motor box, swap the alligator clips from the motor leads to be opposite. What happens?
Explanation
By switching the alligator clips, you are switching the direction that the circuit is flowing.