Elenco Snap Circuits® Home Learning - Manual (Page 13)

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WARNING: Moving parts. Do not touch
the fan or motor during operation.
! WARNING: Do not lean over the motor.
Activity 2
Motor and Switch
Quantity Description
2 2-Snap Wires
1 3-Snap Wire
1 Battery Holder (B1)
1 Motor (M1) and Fan Blade
1 Slide Switch (S1)
Materials List
Build the circuit pictured on the left by placing all parts with a black 1 next
to them on the board first. Then assemble the parts with a black 2. Place
the motor (M1) with the “+” side as shown.
Assembly
Use the circuit diagram symbols to draw the circuit shown below.
Circuit Diagram
What happens when you close the switch (turn it on)?
What happens when you open the switch (turn it off)?
What is the electrical energy changed into?
How is this circuit similar to the lamp circuit in Activity 1?
Think of several examples of tools or toys powered by a motor.
Operation
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