Question
A coil of wire, a battery, a few paper clips, and a thermometer are on a table of supplies.
What other material or materials would be needed for a student to construct a basic electric motor?
Responses
A A magnetA magnet
B Some tapeSome tape
C An electric generatorAn electric generator
D Alligator clips and a plastic cup
What other material or materials would be needed for a student to construct a basic electric motor?
Responses
A A magnetA magnet
B Some tapeSome tape
C An electric generatorAn electric generator
D Alligator clips and a plastic cup
Answers
GPT-4o mini
A. A magnet
To construct a basic electric motor, a coil of wire, a battery, and a magnet are essential components. The magnet interacts with the electric current flowing through the coil to create motion, which is the basic principle of how electric motors operate.
To construct a basic electric motor, a coil of wire, a battery, and a magnet are essential components. The magnet interacts with the electric current flowing through the coil to create motion, which is the basic principle of how electric motors operate.