ACTIVITY 1.

DIY MOTOR

In this hands-on DIY activity, you'll learn how to create a simple electric motor using common
household materials. This activity is not only educational but also fun and engaging. You'll get to witness
the principles of electromagnetism in action as you build and operate your very own motor.

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OBJECTIVE:

1. Explore magnetism with DIY Motor

2. Explain the process of electromagnetism.

MATERIALS:

1. D-cell battery
2. Insulated copper wire (thin gauge) c/o sir Michael
3. A small neodymium magnet (you can salvage one from an old hard drive or purchase one)
4. A small paperclip/ safety pin
5. Electrical tape/ Masking Tape
6. Small piece of sandpaper or emery cloth
7. Scissors
8. Safety goggles (optional but recommended)

Instruction:

1. Safety First: Put on your safety goggles to protect your eyes during the activity.
2. Prepare the Wire: Cut a piece of insulated copper wire to a length of about 8-10 inches. Remove
the insulation from both ends of the wire for about an inch using sandpaper or emery cloth. Make
sure the copper wire is clean and shiny at the ends.
3. Shape the Wire: Bend the wire into a small coil or spiral shape. This will be the rotor of your
motor. Leave a few inches of wire at each end straight.
4. Create the Base: Straighten the paperclip and bend it into a "U" shape. This will serve as the
motor's base and will hold the wire coil.
 5. Attach the Coil: Tape one end of the wire coil to one arm of the paperclip base. Ensure that the
coil can rotate freely within the U-shaped paperclip base.
6. Mount the Magnet: Place the small neodymium magnet on the other arm of the paperclip base.
The magnet should be positioned so that it is close to, but not touching, the wire coil.
7. Connect the Battery: Attach one end of the wire to the positive terminal of the D-cell battery
and the other end to the negative terminal. You can secure the wire to the battery terminals using
electrical tape.
8. Test the Motor: Carefully balance the motor assembly on top of the battery with the coil and
magnet in place. The wire coil should start spinning when it makes contact with the magnet. If it
doesn't, check your connections and make sure the coil can rotate freely without touching the
magnet.
9. Observe and Experiment: Watch your DIY motor in action. You've just created a simple electric
motor that works on the principles of electromagnetism. Try different coil sizes, battery voltages,
or magnet positions to see how they affect the motor's performance.
10. Safety: When you're done with the activity, disconnect the wire from the battery to avoid draining
it. Remember to handle the neodymium magnet with care, as it is strong and can pinch or attract
metal objects.

Answer the following questions:

1. How does the motor work? Explain.

2. Explore and observe:
a. Increase the number of turns/ windings, and record the number of turns.
b. Use with higher voltage and Amperage:
i. Connect the DIY Motor in Series Connection
ii. Connect the DIY Motor in Parallel Connection
3. Describe the rotation of your DIY Motor in:
a. Series Connected Batteries (increased voltage)
b. Parallel Connected Batteries (increased current)
4. Demonstrate the use of the following in your motor:
a. Magnet
b. Metal Pole
c. Armature
d. Stator
e. Rotor
5. Illustrate and describe the occurrence of magnetism.

**Make a PowerPoint presentation based on your observations.