Generator Review

What two main parts are needed to make electricity in the first experiment shown?

• A coil of wire and a battery

• A magnet and a light bulb

• A magnet and a coil of wire

• A battery and a light bulb

What happens to the meter when the magnet is pushed into or pulled out of the coil?

• It stays still.

• It makes a loud noise.

• Its needle moves.

• It gets hot.

What happens if the magnet is placed inside the coil but does not move?

• The meter shows electricity.

• No electricity is made.

• The coil gets very cold.

• The magnet becomes stronger.

How does the hand-cranked flashlight make light?

• It has a small battery inside.

• Turning the handle moves a magnet near a coil of wire.

• It uses sunlight to power the light.

• It stores static electricity.

What happens when you turn the handle of the small generator in different directions?

• The lights get brighter.

• Different colored lights turn on.

• The generator stops working.

• It makes a buzzing sound.

What kind of energy is used to make the steam engine work?

• Wind energy

• Heat energy

• Sound energy

• Light energy

What does the steam engine power to help make electricity?

• A large fan

• A small motor

• A water pump

• A heating element

What two things must move near each other to create electricity, as shown in the video?

• A battery and a light bulb

• A magnet and a coil of wire

• Water and a wheel

• A switch and a motor