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Model of a simple electric motor

A simple electric motor using everyday materials

A simple electric motor using everyday materials, such as magnets, constructed as part of a student activity.

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Rights: The University of Waikato Te Whare Wānanga o Waikato
Published: 16 February 2017Updated: 16 September 2025Size: 1.87 MB
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