Direction of Current

Description

Students can explore how a simple electric motor works by doing a series of investigations. This St. Louis motor can be adjusted so students can study the effect of voltage and position of the brushes on the commutator. The motor consists of a two pole DC armature. The brush holder, with two heavy binding post terminals, can be rotated for experiments. The permanent bar magnets, supported by clamps, can be adjusted to the desired location. This apparatus requires 4 D cell batteries with holder (not included) or a power supply and two connecting leads (not included).

Description

Generates both AC and DC. When the two brushes of the generator are put in the two ends of the commutator, the output is an AC. When the brushes are put in the middle of the commutator, the output is a DC. Includes Instructions.

Description

Each wound on a rectangular insulated bobbin, connections by 4 mm sockets spaced at 19 mm

Description

The dynamo model is mounted on a base with a driving wheel. Output is through 4 mm sockets and a low voltage bulb is also provided as a simple output indicator.