Energy Conversion Car
Crank a hand generator to store energy, then use it to light an LED and drive a car.
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About this kit
Kids turn a hand-crank generator to make their own electricity, store it on a capacitor board, then use it to light an LED and power a race car.
It follows energy all the way through: motion to electricity, electricity to storage, storage back to motion. No batteries needed.
What kids learn
- Energy conversion (mechanical to electrical and back)
- Storing energy in a capacitor
- How generators and motors relate
In the box
- Hand-crank power generator
- Capacitor board
- Light-emitting diode (LED)
- Miniature bulb
- 2 motors
- Motor holder
- 4 wheels
- Chassis
- Car body
Details
| Item no. | TXH-144 |
|---|---|
| Ages | 5+ |
| Batteries | None needed |
| Topic | Energy |
Built for The Alchemy Method™
Every AKL kit is gender-neutral, finishes in under two hours, and is chosen for kids ages 5 to 12. It's the same hands-on learning we run in our after-school program.
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