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Activity 2, Motor and switch, Materials list – Elenco Snap Circuits® Home Learning User Manual

Page 13: Assembly, Operation

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WARNING:

Moving parts. Do not touch

the fan or motor during operation.

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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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