Make a motor with: AA battery, copper wire, magnet

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A simple method to create a homopolar motor using an AA battery, copper wire, and a magnet is demonstrated in a brief video. This DIY project is appealing for educational purposes and can inspire creativity in engineering. One participant expresses interest in integrating this motor design into a remote-controlled flier project for a school initiative with NASA. The idea emphasizes hands-on learning and innovation in building from scratch. Overall, the discussion highlights the practicality and fun of making simple motors for various applications.
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Hey, this is a great 1 minute long video showing you how to make a homopolar motor using just one AA batter, a copper wire and a magnet. ENJOY!

http://www.spikedhumor.com/articles/90173/Homopolar_Motor.html
 
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Wow, that's a cool idea. I think I'm going to incorporate this into my RC flier idea (a project my school is doing with NASA). My group decided to build a remote controlled flier. It would be awesome if we could build everything from scratch--even the motor!
 

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