5K40.90 - Generators - Water and Wind Generators or Turbines

Code Number:
5K40.90
Demo Title:
Generators - Water and Wind Generators or Turbines
Condition:
Excellent
Principle:
Conversion of Energy from One Form to Another
Area of Study:
Electricity & Magnetism
Equipment:
Generators with Propellers or Squirrel Cage Assembly, Compressed Air, Water Wheel Generator, etc.
Procedure:

Chose the desired generator assembly and hook to the light bulb or LED's.  Blow air or run water with sufficient velocity across the blades to light the bulbs or LED's showing generation of electricity.

References:
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