Task 1
Watch this video and learn how electric motors are used in the Segway, a new form of transportation. Answer the questions below and submit them to the 5.03 Segway Dropbox. Open in new window.
Segway Technology: What's Newton Got to Do with It? downloaded from PBS LearningMedia, http://www.pbslearningmedia.org. Rights to use this asset expire on do not expire. See full attribution.
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Why do you think the "laws of nature are the underpinnings of engineering"?
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How does the Segway use the laws of physics to accomplish motion?
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What are some other applications for gyroscopes or self-balancing systems that might use gyroscopes?
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If you were going to invent something to help people, what would it be?
Task 2
Answer the question below. Submit your answers to the 5.03 Electric Motors Dropbox.
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Compare an electric motor to an electric generator.
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List five uses of electric motors.
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What do all electric motors need to run?
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What are the main components of an electric motor?
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What causes the coil of wire to spin inside the motor?