Sunday, July 15, 2007

Wooden Electric Generator

Abstract

This project aims to make an electric generator out of wooden material as its main material.

Prepare the materials. Make a hole on the center of the woods. Insert the magnet in the hole of the wood dowel. Center it and use some glue to secure it. Use one large square balsa wood and four smaller rectangular balsa woods to make a box.
Insert your wood dowel into the hole in the center of the box. At this time the magnet is inside the box. Place the other large square to complete the box. Apply some glue to the edges and wait for the glue to dry. By now, you have a box and inside the box you have a magnet that can spin when you spin the wood dowel. Wrap the copper wire around the box and use masking tape to secure it. Note that more copper wire around the box results more electricity. Remove the insulation from the ends of the wire and connect it to the screws of the bulb holder or base. Insert the light bulb. Spin the wood dowel fast to get the light.

The electricity produce can be high enough to light up a light bulb; however, it will just flicker if the magnet was spin by the hand.

The researchers had concluded that even a wood can be a main material in generating electrical energy.


Acknowledgement


The researchers would like to acknowledge all the people who helped us throughout this Investigatory Project:

First of all, our highest gratitude is given to God. We thank Him for providing us the strength and wisdom, for providing us everything we need financially, spiritually and mentally.

To our parents who serve as an inspiration to us and for giving us moral and financial support.

To our Physics Teacher, Mrs. Arlinda Domingo, for teaching and supporting us in making this project.

We would also like to give thanks to our teacher adviser, Mrs. Myrna Maligaya, for advising and guiding us to do this project.

To all our friends, classmates and "barkadas" for giving us their support and concern.

We know that without them, we will not order to finish this project.