8. Renewable energies – 8.2 Using solar cells to run an electric motor (student instructions)
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Experimentation instructions:
Detailed instructions and questions for students on conducting the experiment “Using solar cells to run an electric motor”.
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English
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Last update:
2022-10-24
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Description:
The following questions shall be answered by experimenting:
• How does your electric motor run the fastest with one solar cell only?
• How does your solar motor run the fastest with two solar cells?
• How does the size of the solar cell affect the running of your electric motor?
Information and ideas:
One item deals with „Technical application and vocational orientation“.
• How does your electric motor run the fastest with one solar cell only?
• How does your solar motor run the fastest with two solar cells?
• How does the size of the solar cell affect the running of your electric motor?
Information and ideas:
One item deals with „Technical application and vocational orientation“.
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Learning resource type:
Experiment
Subjects:
Chemistry; Physics; Technology
Grade levels:
Grade 7 to 9; Grade 10 to 13
School types:
Middle/high school; Vocational training
Keywords:
Battery; Direct current; Electricity; Energy; Energy supply; Engine; Resistance (physics); Semiconductor; Solar energy
Bibliography:
Siemens Stiftung Media Portal
Author:
Dr. Ramon Leyendecker
Rights holder:
© Siemens Stiftung 2022