Energy Conversion

Electricity

D2: Investigate and interpret the use of devices to convert various forms of energy to electrical energy, and electrical energy to other forms of energy

  • I can identify, describe and interpret examples of mechanical, chemical, thermal, electrical and light energy

  • I can investigate and describe energy transfer and transformation

  • I can investigate and evaluate the use of different electrodes, electrolytes, and electrolytic concentrations in designing electrical storage cells

  • I can construct, use, and evaluate devices for transforming mechanical energy into electrical energy and for transforming electrical energy into mechanical energy. Such as with motors and generators

  • I can understand how changing the components of an electromagnet, motor, or generator can alter its performance

4 - Energy Transfer

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Extra Lesson Video Links

Thermocouples

Piezoelectric Effect (watch until about 1:50)

Photovoltaic Cell

5 - Batteries

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Extra Lesson Video Links

Lemon Battery

How Batteries Work

6 - Generators & Motors

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Commutator

DC Generator

AC Motor

Stator Field

DC Motor