Not be to a nag, I was just wondering (in addition the energy section from my previous post)...in the wheel the electrical energy is present due to the motor. THis is then turned into kinetic energy, from the magnetic field that is created due to the copper coils surrounding the magnet in the center of the motor. Is this right? I was watching a video, and the science guy that the same things that I have, only he all of a sudden said, "the copper coils that surround the magnet create another magentic field. When these two magentic fields come together, they create kinetic energy and cause the axel of the Ferris wheel to spin." Ok, so where did these two fields comes from? Science guy only mentioned one, I watched the video 13 times and counting! Thanks again for the help!

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Not be to a nag, I was just wondering (in addition the energy section from my previous post)...in the wheel the electrical energy is present due to the motor. THis is then turned into kinetic energy, from the magnetic field that is created due to the copper coils surrounding the magnet in the center of the motor. Is this right? I was watching a video, and the science guy that the same things that I have, only he all of a sudden said, "the copper coils that surround the magnet create another magentic field. When these two magentic fields come together, they create kinetic energy and cause the axel of the Ferris wheel to spin." Ok, so where did these two fields comes from? Science guy only mentioned one, I watched the video 13 times and counting! Thanks again for the help!

S.

Answer 1

I don't answer many physics questions for there are others more qulified to help you on this board. However, here is a site on induction motors that may help you get started. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Induction_motor

Answer 2

Thanks, could you possibly ask someone with more physics knowledge to take a look at my posts, that would be awesome! Thanks very much, I am scanning that site right now!!

S.

Answer 3

You're on the right track! In an electric motor, electrical energy is converted into kinetic energy, which causes the axle of the Ferris wheel to spin. Let's break it down step by step:

1. The motor consists of a magnet in the center and copper coils surrounding it. These copper coils are also referred to as the armature or the rotor.

2. When an electric current flows through the copper coils, it creates a magnetic field around the coils. This magnetic field is caused by the interaction between the electric current and the inherent magnetic properties of the copper coils.

3. The magnet in the center of the motor also has its own magnetic field.

4. As the electric current flows through the coils, the magnetic field created by the coils interacts with the magnetic field of the central magnet. These two magnetic fields interact and exert forces on each other due to their magnetic properties.

5. The interaction between the magnetic fields causes a torque to be exerted on the axle of the Ferris wheel. Torque is a rotational force that causes objects to rotate.

6. This torque is responsible for the conversion of electrical energy into kinetic energy. The kinetic energy is then transferred to the axle of the Ferris wheel, causing it to spin.

So, essentially, the two magnetic fields mentioned in the video are the magnetic field created by the copper coils and the magnetic field of the central magnet. When these two magnetic fields interact, they generate the necessary forces to convert electrical energy into kinetic energy and make the Ferris wheel spin.

I hope this explanation clarifies any confusion. If you have any more questions, feel free to ask!