10 Simple Projects


 

1. DIY Electromagnet Experiment

  • Create a more powerful electromagnet and test its lifting strength with different numbers of wire coils or battery voltages.

2. Make a Simple Electric Motor

  • Use a battery, copper wire, and a magnet to create a small motor that spins when electricity flows.

3. DIY Compass

  • Magnetize a needle, float it on a cork in water, and watch it align to the Earth's magnetic field.

4. Build a Magnetic Levitation Setup

  • Use magnets to create a simple setup where objects levitate in midair.

5. Paperclip Chain Reaction

  • Use your DIY magnet to pick up paperclips and see how many can hang in a chain before the magnetic force weakens.

6. Magnetic Field Visualization

  • Spread iron filings on a sheet of paper over a magnet to observe the magnetic field lines.

7. Make a Gauss Gun (Magnetic Accelerator)

  • Use magnets and steel balls to create a magnetic chain reaction that propels a ball forward.

8. DIY Magnetic Stirrer

  • Use a fan motor, a magnet, and a small stir bar to create a simple device for mixing liquids.

9. Create a Magnetic Sculpture

  • Use magnets and small metal pieces to build creative 3D shapes or structures.

10. Magnet-Powered Toy Car

  • Attach a magnet to a small car and use another magnet to push or pull it without touching.

Let me know if you’d like detailed instructions for any of these!