MIT Motor Challenge: Build a Paper Clip Motor

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The MIT Motor Challenge encourages participants to create a motor using simple materials, showcasing the potential of basic physics concepts. The project is suitable for high school students, providing an engaging hands-on learning experience. Many online resources offer examples and guidance for building similar motors. This challenge highlights the accessibility of physics education through practical applications. Overall, it serves as an excellent introduction to motor design and engineering principles.
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I'm not sure if this should go here. I followed the guidelines of the MIT motor challenge for physics 8.02 and came up with this:


I thought it would be a nice example of what one can accomplish with some very basic materials. This could make a nice high school science project in the right setting.
 
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Yep it does - there are lots of examples online.
 

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