Efficiency of an electromechanical system

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Author:

Jan DeWaters, Susan Powers

Subject:

Mathematics and Statistics, Science and Technology

Institution Name:

Clarkson University

Collection:

TeachEngineering

Grade Level:

Primary, Secondary

Abstract:

Students use Lego motor and generator to raise washers a measured height. The work done by the motor-generator system is compared with the energy input to calculate efficiency.

Languages:

English

Material Type:

Activities and Labs, Lesson Plans

Media Format:

Graphics/Photos, Text/HTML

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Clarkson University