Electricity – Circuits
RLC Circuit
Series/Parallel Circuit
Resistor-Capacitor Circuit
CI-6512
EM-8677
SE-9791
This board offers a unique set of
com­po­nents for demonstrating:
PASCO’s Series/Parallel circuit is designed for
use with the Hand-Crank Generator
(EM-8090). The two 12 Volt bulbs can be
wired in series or parallel. The two knife
switches enable students to switch on one
bulb or both bulbs.
The SE-9791 Resistor-Capacitor Circuit
contains everything students need for
studying resistor-capacitor circuits in the lab.
A Voltage/Current Phase Relationships
A RLC Resonance
A Non-Ohmic Characteristics. Components
include resistors, capacitors and an
inductor coil.
Experiment Manual Includes:
Charging and Discharging Capacitors
Series RC Circuits
Parallel RC Circuits
Combinations of Series and Parallel RC Circuits.
A built-in battery (included) or external power
supply can be used for experiments. A fuse
protects components from overload. Two
resistors and two capacitors are provided (one
each soldered to the board). Unique spring
connectors, the same as used on the Basic
Electricity Laboratory (EM-8622) are used for
easy component connection.
Using the Hand-Crank Generator.
The 750 Interface can measure current and voltage as well as provide power to the RLC Circuit.
Measurements can be made either with a
voltmeter and stopwatch (for graphing charge
and discharge curves) ScienceWorkshop
or PASPORT Interface with Voltage Sensors.
Close the switch to add an extra branch and
twice the load to the parallel circuit.
A 1000 µF capacitor charging and discharging
through a 15 kΩ resistor.
Order Information:
Phase relationships between the voltage across
the capacitor, resistor and inductor can be studied
using DataStudio’s oscilloscope display.
Bulbs are less bright when wired in a series
circuit.
Order Information:
Series/Parallel Circuit.......EM-8677
Recommended:
Order Information:
RLC Circuit.................................................... CI-6512
254
Replacement Bulbs
(5 Pack). ...............................................EM-8679
Hand-Crank
Generator.........................................EM-8090 p.270
Resistor-Capacitor
Circuit............................................. SE-9791
Recommended:
Basic Digital
Multimeter............................... SE-9786A p.
PASCO Stopwatch.......... ME-1234 p.
ScienceWorkshop Interface.................. p.
p.
Voltage Sensor................... CI-6503
PASPORT Interface........................................... p.
Voltage/Current
p.
Sensor........................................... PS-2115
281
224
68-72
79
10-23
48
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Electricity – Circuits
Basic Electricity
EM-8622
Circuit Experiment
Board
Components Set
A Durable, Easy-to-Use Kits
A Explore Basic Electronics
A Complete Lab Manual
With this board and the
included components,
students can build a
variety of basic circuits,
from resistors in series
and parallel, to a simple
amplifier.
These simple kits provide a strong foundation for future
studies in electronics. They take students from the basics
of Ohm’s Law through simple series and parallel circuit
analysis, and into some elementary aspects of electronics
where they will build circuits using capacitors, transistors
and diodes. One kit per two students is recommended,
giving each student his or her own circuit board.
Includes:
Two Circuit Boards with the
following features:
Battery holders: (2)
Resistor: (1) 3.3 Ω, 2 W
Light sockets: (3) with 3 bulbs (#14)
Potentiometer: (1) 25 Ω, 2 W
Spring connectors: (32)
Transistor socket: (1)
Storage tube for holding components
(components stay with the kit longer)
Components Package containing:
Resistors: (23) (10 Ω - 220 kΩ, 5%, 1/2 W)
Capacitors: (4) (100 µf, 330 µf)
Diodes: (2)
Transistors: (2)
Wire leads: 22 gauge
Typical
Experiments
With Teacher’s Guide and Sample Data.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
Getting Acquainted
Series vs. Parallel Circuits
Ohm’s Law
Resistances in Circuits
Voltages in Circuits
Currents in Circuits
Kirchhoff’s Rules (nodes and loops)
Capacitors in Circuits
Diodes
Transistors
Low Voltage
Unique Spring
Connectors
Twist them, bend them,
push on them:
no damage done.
These connectors will
still hold components
and wires securely.
Innovative Physics Textbooks and PASCO Physics Products
Matter & Interactions is a 2-volume textbook and curriculum by Ruth Chabay and Bruce
Sherwood, published by Wiley & Sons. Intended for science and engineering students
taking calculus-based introductory university physics. For more information on purchasing
these textbooks, visit www.wiley.com.
Electric and Magnetic Interactions
Electric and Magnetic Interactions (Vol. 2 of 2) continues the emphasis
on atomic-level descriptions and analysis and modeling physical systems.
Electrostatics and circuit phenomena are treated as one integrated
subject. The Desktop Electricity Kit allows students to carry out just-intime desktop experiments on electrostatics, magnetism and circuits.
Desktop Electricity Kit
Basic Electricity Laboratory
(2 boards).................................................... EM-8622
Required:
“D” Cell Batteries (4-pack). ... PI-6602
Basic Digital
Multimeters (2). ................................... SE-9786A p. 281
Replacement Supplies:
Light Bulbs (#14, 25 pack)...... EM-8627
Electronic Components –
Basic Electricity Lab....................... EM-8663
EM-8675
Desktop Experiment Kit EM-8675 Includes:
Check out the experiments
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Two D batteries provide
all the power needed
(batteries not included).
When used in tandem with the
Electric and Magnetic Interactions
textbook, this kit provides students
the conceptual tools to further
their understanding of electric
and magnetic interactions. While
its components look simple, they
provide hands-on opportunities
for students to build powerful
conceptual models.
Capacitor 1F, 2.5 V
Resistor 47 Ω, 0.5 W
Resistor 100 Ω, 0.5 W
Lamp Holder T3-1/4 (qty 2)
#48 Miniature Lamp 2.0 V, 0.6 A (qty 2)
Incandescent Lamp 2.5 V, 0.3 A (qty 2)
Battery Holder
Alkaline Battery D-cell (qty 2)
Bar Magnet (0.375” x 1”)
Compass, Liquid Filled
Wire-Red 22AWG (6 ft)
Alligator Clip Leads (12”) (qty 7)
Nichrome Wire #26 (18”)
Nichrome Wire #30 (18”)
Order Information:
Desktop Electricity Kit....................................... EM-8675
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Electricity – Basic Circuits
MR 200 Digital/Analog
Breadboard
Plastic Cover
over ferromagnetic strips has holes to
guide the magnets on the components.
SE-9982
A Magnetic Connections
A Locking Metal Storage Case
A Includes Wide Variety of
Digital Components
The MR Board is a reusable magnetic
breadboard that eliminates the need to
solder or strip wires when constructing an
electronic circuit. By using components that
connect through magnetic attraction to the board, students
are able to quickly check and expand their knowledge of
electronics concepts.
Magnet
makes the electrical
connection to the
conducting strips.
Components are securely mounted
to the special magnetic holder.
Components are protected from damage. DIP sockets are
provided to allow users to insert their own devices.
Experiments:
Basic Circuits
Parallel and Series Circuits
Short Circuit
Kirchhoff’s Law
Bias Circuits
RC and RL Circuits
Basic Gates
Combinational Gates
Boolean Expressions
De Morgan’s Theorems
Duality of Logic Function
Binary System
Half Adder
Full Adder
Half Subtractor
Full Subtractor
Magnitude Comparator
Decoder
Encoder
Multiplex
Demultiplex
Seven Segments
Clipper
Clamper
RS Latch
RS Flip-Flops
JK Flip-Flops
D Flip-Flops
Shift Register
Timer
Synchronous Sequential Circuit
Asynchronous Sequential Circuit
Counter Schmidt Trigger
Multivibrator
Includes:
Locking Storage Case
Magnetic Breadboard
Pre-mounted Digital and Analog Components
Mounted DIP Sockets to Accept Customers
Components
Order Information:
MR 200 Digital/Analog
Breadboard. ...........................................SE-9982
Required:
9 V Battery
MR 100 Analog
Breadboard
SE-9981
Components
are stored on
a separate
labeled
board.
A Magnetic Connections
A Fiberboard Storage Case
A Includes Analog
Components
The MR Board is a reusable magnetic
breadboard that eliminates the need to
solder or strip wires when constructing an
electronic circuit. By using components that
connect through magnetic attraction to the
board students are able to quickly check
and expand their ideas regarding electronics
concepts.
Components are protected from damage
and user provided components can be
inserted in pre-mounted sockets.
Includes:
Experiments:
Basic Circuits
Ohm’s Law
Parallel and Series Circuits
Short Circuit
Kirchhoff’s Law
Bias Circuits
RC and RL Circuits
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Storage Case
Magnetic Breadboard
Pre-mounted Analog Components
Mounted Sockets to Accept Customers
Components
Order Information:
MR 100 Analog
Breadboard. ...........................................SE-9981
Required:
9 V Battery
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Basic Electricity
AC/DC Electronics Laboratory
EM-8656
Push Button Switch
Light Bulbs
and Sockets
Iron
Core
Potentiometer
A Stand-Alone Operation
A Computer Compatible
A Includes Coil and Iron Core
Coil
The EM-8656 AC/DC Electronics Laboratory
dynamically teaches the basics of AC/DC
circuits. Students can use this kit with a
ScienceWorkshop Computer Interface and
Power Amplifier or as a stand-alone unit. The
storage tray holds all included components,
reducing the chance of losing capacitors,
resistors, etc. Two D batteries are required for
stand-alone use (not included).
Banana
Jacks
For computer
connection.
Experiments
Battery Holder
Component Springs
Hold circuit components securely.
Includes:
The AC/DC Electronics Laboratory can be
used as a stand-alone electricity learning
center.
Students study how the resistance of a light
bulb filament changes as it heats up. The
graph below displays voltage vs. current for
an incandescent light bulb. It is clear that
the resistance is not linear but changes as
the bulb begins to glow.
Using DataStudio and a Voltage Sensor,
students can measure the electromotive
force (EMF) created when a magnet is
dropped through a coil. By integrating
the voltage-time graph, students can also
measure the changes in magnetic flux
created by the magnet.
18 cm x 25 cm circuit board
Resistors (24) (4.7 Ω–220 kΩ, 5%, 0.25-5 W)
Capacitors (7) (1 µF – 330 µF)
Diodes (6), Transistors (2) and LEDs (4)
Wire leads (22 gauge)
Push button switch
Storage tray and laboratory manual
Battery holders (2)
Light sockets (3) and lamps (3)
25 Ω, 2 W potentiometer (1)
Component connectors (36)
Transistor socket (1)
8.2 to 19 mH coil and iron core
Order Information:
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AC/DC Electronics
Laboratory...............................................EM-8656
Electronic Components –
AC/DC Electricity............................EM-8668
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Electricity – Reinventing Science Kits
Reinventing Edison: Build Your Own Light Bulb
SE-7145
A Experiment with different filaments
A Discover how vacuum effects light bulb
A Durable components last for years
The Reinventing Edison Kit gives students the ability to experiment
in just the way Edison did. They can use any one of the filament
materials included to find out how the filament material impacts
current flow, filament heating and light emission. The role that
vacuum plays in filament life, and the color of light
emitted from different filaments expand the learning
opportunity to many different topics in science.
Students explore how a vacuum affects the life of a light bulb they
constructed from a plastic cylinder and various filaments.
Includes:
Safety Vacuum Chamber
Hand Vacuum Pump
Filament Materials (including tungsten and carbon)
Test Leads
28 Page Instruction Manual
Storage Box
Order Information:
Reinventing Edison: Build Your Own
Light Bulb..................................................... SE-7145
Light Bulb
Refurbishment Kit. ............................ SE-7147
Reinventing Morse: Build Your Own Telegraph
SE-7146
A Build a Working Telegraph
A Explore Electrical Topics with Real Activities
A Learn Morse Code
The Reinventing Morse Kit includes everything needed to build
a working telegraph. Students build a solenoid and explore the
relationship between current and magnetic field strength and
extend into building a sounder, buzzer and
relay. With multiple kits in the classroom
a working telegraph system can be built
and messages sent from one station to
another.
Students wind their own coils to construct a telegraph.
They also learn Morse Code and how to connect simple circuits.
Includes:
Coil Bobbins
Telegraph Key
100’ Hookup Wire
Test Leads
24 Page Instruction Manual
Storage Box
258
Order Information:
Reinventing Morse: Build Your
Own Telegraph........................................ SE-7146
Required:
6 V Lantern Battery, 9 V, or two D Cells
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Electricity – Basic Circuits
CASTLE “2005” Curriculum
Carbon Resistors
These impede flow similar to low resistance bulbs, but
don’t glow and divert attention to role as energy sinks.
Capacitor-Aided System for Teaching and Learning Electricity
A Complete Electricity Curriculum
A Redesigned Sections to Facilitate Beginning CASTLE
Curriculum in Grade 8 or 9
CASTLE Kit (for 2 Students)
Economy CASTLE Kit
(for 8 Students) EM-8654
Battery Holder
Securely holds batteries and yet makes
them visible so their function within
the circuit is evident.
EM-8624A
High-Quality Compass
Non-invasive monitoring of
movement in wires enables
students to visualize the
direction of charge flow.
The CASTLE™ Approach
CASTLE is a high school electricity
curriculum that leads students from initial
naive ideas to an increasingly expert
understanding of electrical phenomena. A
sequence of self-guided experiments uses
large capacitors and transient bulb lighting
to help students confront misconceptions,
grasp the physics of current propulsion and
build intuitive explanatory models.
Typical Experiments
Core Curriculum investigates:
1. What is happening in the wires?
2. What do the bulbs do to moving
charge?
3. Where does the moving charge
originate?
4. What makes charge move in a
circuit?
5. How do wires distribute electric
pressure in a circuit?
6. How are values of circuit variables
measured?
Advanced Curriculum investigates:
7. Does all matter contain charge?
What are electrons?
8. What is the cause of distant action
effects?
9. What pushes on tiny charge carriers
like electrons?
10. How do semiconductors work?
What is AC?
11. How do motors and generators
work?
12. How are magnetic and
electromagnetic fields produced?
View the experiments
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The Curriculum Guide
Download the Manuals FREE.
Download the CASTLE Curriculum Guide for
FREE. At www.pasco.com just type CASTLE
in the search box and click GO!
The teacher’s manual helps teachers put
the CASTLE Kits to the best possible use.
The student manual has investigations for
each stated experiment, plus commentaries
to prepare students for labs and summary
exercises to reinforce the lab experience.
Miniature
Light Bulbs
Different shaped
bulbs have
different
resistance
values.
Screw Sockets
and Stands
Stands provide a sturdy
support for bulbs and are
easy to quickly connect
into a circuit.
Wires with Alligator Clips
These 10 color-differentiated wires make
circuit connections quick and easy—
no soldering or wire twisting required.
25,000 µf Capacitor
Provides the foundation for this
intuitive introduction to current
electricity.
Auxiliary Equipment for
Core Curriculum
2
Auxiliary Equipment for
Advanced Curriculum
3
1
The Mini Generator (1) enables students to
distinguish charge circulation from energy
transfer. The 100,000 µf Capacitor (2)
lengthens the time scale of transient bulb
lighting.
The Kits
Each CASTLE Kit includes all the materials
needed (except for three D batteries) for
two students to work through a complete
introduction to basic electricity. Each
Economy CASTLE Kit includes all the
materials needed (except batteries) for
eight students.
Materials Included in Each Kit
Component
CASTLE Economy
Kit
Kit
25,000 µF capacitor
1
4
(20 volts, nonpolar)
#14 light bulbs (round)
4
25
#48 light bulbs (oblong)
6
25
10 Ohm resistor
4
16
Miniature light bulb
4
16
sockets and stands
Wires with alligator clips
10
40
Battery holder
1
4
(spring-loaded)
High-Quality compass
1
4
Storage box
1
0
Bi-color LEDs detect electric vectors in
electromagnetic fields produced in these
coils (3) by accelerating charge when
current is turned on and turned off.
Order Information:
CASTLE Kit....................................EM-8624A
Batteries not included. Three “D” batteries are
required per kit.
Economy CASTLE Kit.......EM-8654
Batteries not included. 12 “D” batteries are
required per kit.
Recommended:
(1) Mini Generator.............. SE-8645 p. 270
(2) Capacitor (0.1 F)........... EM-8655
(Minimum of 2 each per class)
(3) Primary and
Secondary Coils..................... SE-8653
p. 272
(Minimum of 2 each per advanced class)
Replacement Supplies:
We recommend the purchase of one EM-8627 and one
EM-8628 spare bulb set for every five CASTLE Kits, or
for every Economy CASTLE Kit.
Light Bulbs (#14, 25 pack).............. EM-8627
Light Bulbs (#48, 25 pack).............. EM-8628
Light Bulb Sockets (10 pack)....... EM-8630
D cell batteries (4 pack) ................... PI-6602
Light bulbs (#50, 4 pack)
and Sockets (2 pack) . .......................... EM-9099
Liquid-Filled
Compasses (5 pack) ............................. EM-8631A
Capacitors (0.025 F, 2 pack).......... EM-8632
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Electronic Circuit Components
Circuit Components
Use these stand-alone components to build your own circuits.
Investigate series and parallel
combinations of bulbs and
batteries using components
detailed below.
Series/Parallel Battery Holder
Light Bulb and Stand
SE-8799 (10 pack)
EM-9099
Miniature socket has a plastic base with
spring loaded metal clips to hold wire
leads. Accepts screw type miniature bulbs.
Includes two sockets and four #50 7.5 V,
0.22A bulbs.
Order Information:
Light & Socket
.........................................................................................................
EM-9099
Light Bulb Sockets
EM-8630
This unique battery holder allows “D” cell batteries to be easily
connected in both Series and Parallel. Metal extensions on both
sides of the holder are also convenient for use with alligator clips.
Miniature socket has a plastic base
with spring loaded metal clips to hold
wire leads. Accepts screw type
miniature bulbs. Includes ten sockets.
Order Information:
Light Sockets (10 pack)..................................................................................EM-8630
Light Bulbs
Screw type base, suitable for
use with EM-8630 Sockets.
Series – Use the snaps
to connect the batteries
end to end.
EM-8627: 2.5 V, 0.3 A bulbs.
Contains 25 bulbs.
EM-8628: 2.0 V, 0.6 A bulbs.
Contains 25 bulbs.
EM-8814: 7.5 V, 0.22 A bulbs.
Contains 25 bulbs.
Order Information:
Parallel – Use the
metal slides to use
the batteries side
by side.
Order Information:
Series/Parallel Battery Holder (10 pack)..................................SE-8799
Recommended:
Light Bulbs (#14, 25 pack)...........................................................................EM-8627
Light Bulb Sockets (10 pack)....................................................................EM-8630
Alligator Clip Leads (set of 10)..............................................................EM-8634
260
Light Bulbs 2.5 V, 0.3 A (25 pack #14)...................................EM-8627
2.0 V, 0.6 A (25 pack #48)...................................EM-8628
7.5 V, 0.22 A (25 pack #50). ...............................EM-8814
Switch Set
EM-8815 (6 pack)
This single-pole single-throwknife
switch has screw terminals and
a Bakelite™ base. Through-holes allow
for mounting base to another surface.
Order Information:
Switch Set (6 pack).............................................................................................EM-8815
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Electricity – Supplies
Resistors and Capacitors
Banana Plug Cord Sets
Assortment of electrical components including 10 each of the
following:
30 cm and 75 cm Lengths
Resistor Pack
EM-8784
Capacitor Pack
EM-8785
10 Ω, 100 Ω, 330 Ω, 560 Ω,
1000 Ω, 3300 Ω, 10 kΩ,
22 kΩ, 100 kΩ, 220 kΩ,
330 kΩ.
1 µF, 10 µF, 47 µF, 100 µF,
330 µF, 470 µF.
These heavy, insulated patch cords are convenient, durable and
inexpensive. The grips are stackable and made of soft plastic for
flexible strain relief. Springs connectors rotate in the grips, reducing
wear due to friction.
Long Patch Cords
SE-9750, SE-9751: 75 cm
long (assembled), available
in red or black.
Order Information:
Red (set of 5)...............................................................................................................SE-9750
Black (set of 5)...........................................................................................................SE-9751
Short Patch Cords
Resistors
SE-7123: 30 cm long
(assembled), two each
red, yellow, blue, black.
Capacitors
Order Information:
Order Information:
Resistor Pack. .............................................................................................................EM-8784
Capacitor Pack..........................................................................................................EM-8785
Short Patch Cords (set of 8). ...................................................................SE-7123
Spade-to-Banana
Adapters
EM-8629 (10 pack)
Capacitors
0.1 F
EM-8655 (0.1 F)
EM-8632 (0.025 F)
SE-8626 (1.0 F)
0.025 F
For use with both regular and
shielded banana plugs.
Includes five red and five black
adapters.
Order Information:
1.0 F
EM-8655: (0.1 F) Electrolytic, bipolar, 10 Volt capacitor with screw
terminals, 4.5 cm diameter, 14 cm long.
EM-8632: (0.025 F) Electrolytic, bipolar, 25 Volt capacitor with screw
terminals, 5 cm diameter, 8 cm long. Contains two capacitors.
SE-8626: (1.0 F) Electrolytic, bipolar, 5 Volt capacitor, 4.5 cm
diameter, 1.5 cm tall.
Order Information:
Capacitors
(0.1 F)..........................................................................................EM-8655
(0.025 F) (2 pack).........................................................EM-8632
(1.0 F)..........................................................................................SE-8626
Spade-to-Banana Adapter (10 pack)..............................................EM-8629
Alligator Clip Adapters
SE-9756 (10 pack)
Convert banana plugs into alligator
clips with this set of 10 adapters.
The 4 mm banana plug clips are
bright tin-plated steel. Includes
five red and five black.
Order Information:
Alligator Clip Adapters (set of 10)....................................................SE-9756
Batteries
PI-6601 AA (4 pack)
PI-6602 D (4 pack)
PI-6603 C (4 pack)
Each pack contains
four alkaline batteries.
Order Information:
Batteries
AA (4 pack). ........................................................................PI-6601
D (4 pack)..............................................................................PI-6602
C (4 pack). .............................................................................PI-6603
Alligator Clip Leads
EM-8634 (10 pack)
Use these 30 cm long Alligator Clip
Leads for almost any application —
from hooking up instruments to bread
boarding circuits. They come in sets
of 10: two each of yellow, white, red,
green and black.
Order Information:
Alligator Clip Leads (set of 10).............................................................EM-8634
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Electricity – Resistance
Resistance Apparatus
Built-in cm scale and
slide wire probe make it easy
to measure the voltage drop
across various wire lengths.
EM-8812
A Slide-Wire Potentiometer
A Measure Resistance and Resistivity
Sample wire
Wires are held securely
and straight by the wire
guides and lugs.
A Four wire diameters, five wire materials
A current is established in a wire of known
diameter, and the voltage drop across a
section of the wire is measured. Students
can calculate the resistance of the wire and
the resistivity of the material.
Slide wire probe
Wire
storage
tray
Spring-loaded wire probe slides
easily along the wire, making
contact at a single point.
Features
Vary wire length: Slide-wire potentiometer
pick-up makes it easy. Use the built-in scale
to measure the length of the wire.
Connection
to DC power
supply
Vary wire diameter: Four different diameters
of brass wire are included. Investigate the
difference between resistance and resistivity.
Interchange wires quickly and easily.
Vary wire material: Five different material
wires are included. Investigate how
resistivity depends on the wire material.
Storage: Built-in storage tray holds wires.
The Resistance Apparatus
has a slide wire probe to
easily change the measured
length of the wire, and utilizes a
four wire hook-up to accurately measure the voltage drop. It comes
with four different brass wire diameters and four other wire materials.
Connection to
Galvanometer
Graph shows voltage drop across various lengths for
three different material wires. The slope of the line
(along with wire diameter and current) is used to
calculate the resistivity of the material.
Includes two each of the following
(30 cm long) wires:
Copper (1.0 mm diameter)
Aluminum (1.0 mm diameter)
Stainless Steel (1.0 mm diameter)
Nichrome (1.0 mm diameter)
Brass (0.5 mm, 0.8 mm, 1.0 mm,
1.3 mm diameter)
For the experiment shown, the GLX Power Amplifier produces a 10 second voltage ramp to apply a varying
current through a brass wire. The current is measured directly by the Power Amplifier, and the voltage drop
over the selected section of wire is measured by the Galvanometer Sensor. A graph of voltage drop vs. current
is created, and the slope of this line is the resistance of that length of wire. See pages 10-14 for more information
on the GLX and Power Amplifier.
Order Information:
Resistance Apparatus...................................................................................................................................... EM-8812
Recommended:
Galvanometer Sensor..................................................................................................................................... PS-2160
Replacement Wires............................................................................................................................................. EM-8813
262
p. 48
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Electricity – Hydrogen Fuel Cell
Hydrogen Fuel Cell
A hydrogen fuel cell is a clean and efficient
way of storing energy and generating
electricity. With this Hydrogen Fuel Cell,
students see a real-world example of
cutting-edge energy technology.
Fan
Fuel Cell
SE-8573
Electrolyzer
Hydrogen
Storage Tank
Electricity from the solar panel is used in
the process of electrolysis to split water
into oxygen and hydrogen.
The hydrogen is used as fuel in the fuel cell.
The process that takes place in the fuel cell
is the opposite of electrolysis: the hydrogen
is combined with oxygen to make water
and produce electricity.
In this demonstration, the electricity
produced by the fuel cell is used to operate a fan. The fuel cell has an efficiency of
about 50%.
This apparatus uses Proton Exchange
Membrane (PEM) technology. A PEM is a
proton-conducting polymer membrane that
is covered with a layer of catalyst material
on both sides. These two layers form the
cell’s cathode and anode. One PEM is used
to separate the hydrogen from the water,
and a second PEM is used to re-combine
the hydrogen with oxygen to make water.
4e-
Water
4e-
Solar Cell
Specifications
Dimensions: 15 cm x 53 cm x 18 cm
Solar Cell: 2.5 V, 300 mA
Fuel Cell Voltage Range: 0.3-0.9 V
Fan Power: 20 mW
02
2H2
2H2
2H20
4H+ + 4e-+ 02
4H+ + 4e-
Order Information:
Hydrogen Fuel Cell.............................................................................................................................................. SE-8573
Recommended for use with ScienceWorkshop:
Voltage Sensor......................................................................................................................................................... CI-6503
p. 79
Current Sensor......................................................................................................................................................... CI-6556
p. 79
Recommended for use with PASPORT:
p. 48
A The hydrogen and oxygen accumulate
Hyrunner Hydrogen Car
in their respective tanks. Since there
are two hydrogen atoms for each oxygen atom in a water molecule, twice
as much hydrogen gas is collected. The
hydrogen gas collection tank will fill
completely in about two minutes.
A Disconnect the power supply and the
Hyrunner is ready to hit the road!
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A Uses Distilled Water as a
Hydrogen Source
A Top Speed of 20 cm/s
A Ready to Drive
in Minutes
The energy from a fuel cell can be used to
do work on any system. In the case of the
Hyrunner, the energy is used to move the
car across the floor at a maximum speed of
20 cm/s. The Hyrunner is well-constructed,
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PEM = Proton Exchange Membrane
Voltage/Current Sensor................................................................................................................................. PS-2115
PASCO’s Hyrunner Hydrogen Car is an
outstanding example of a promising energy
source for the future. The hydrogen fuel cell
is an amazing device that combines hydrogen
with oxygen to produce water and energy.
Hydrogen fuel cells boast an efficiency that
is roughly twice that of internal combustion
engines.
The fuel cell contains
a Proton Exchange
Membrane which
facilitates energy
production.
with all components visible for student
inspection and a more thorough
understanding of its workings.
How it Works
A Place distilled water into the two storage
tanks to force any air out of the gas collection chambers.
A Next, plug the included power supply
into the hydrogen fuel cell. Using the
energy from the power supply, the water
in the storage tanks is electrolyzed, creating both hydrogen and oxygen gas.
Includes:
Hyrunner Car
Reversible Fuel Cell
Power Supply
Distilled Water
Two Gas Collection
Chambers
Safety Glasses
Instruction Books
Order Information:
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