MadSci Network: Physics |
Probably the best way to create electricity with copper wire and a magnet is to form the wire into a coil, then rotate the magnet inside of the coil. That's all there is to it. As the magnet rotates inside of the coil, it will create a current in the copper wire. If you connect a flashlight bulb to the ends of the wire, you will see it light up. The faster your rotate or turn the magnet the more current is created, and the brighter the bulb will glow.
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