Conversion of thermal energy into motion

Article no. P9510400 | Type: Experiments

grades 7-10, grades 10-13

10 Minutes

easy

Pupils

Principle

This experiment shows that a thermo generator can produce mechanical energy with the help of coldness and heat. The thermal tension of a thermo generator depends on the temperature difference across the element.

Benefits

Experiment is part of a complete solution set with a total of 17 experiments for Renewable Energy Basics and Heat energy
Direct protection of the thermocouple against overheating due to fixed aluminum plates
Additional aluminum block for storage of heat energy

Tasks

Can a motor be put into motion with heat or coldness?
In this experiment the thermocouple is connected to a motor. You will try to activate the motor by placing a mug with hot water or ice cubes on the thermocouple.

Learning objectives