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Magnetic Levitation for Future Transportation

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For Ages 7 – 12.  Build your own “futuristic Maglev” car to race and take home. In 1999 a Japanese five-car maglev train set a record of 345 miles/hour. Yours won’t go that fast, but we will have fun building it and learning how it operates.



 

General Information
  • Learn about the relationship between magnetism and electricity.
  • You will also get to build a simple maglev track as well as a cool electromagnet.
  • Learn how motors work, as well as generators.
  • Build and take home the world’s simplest motor.
  • Make your own compass and take part in many other magnificent magnetic activities!
  • Yes, Sciensational Workshops again starts with the Maglev car (magnetism - electricity - levitation) and goes in all directions to have fun and learn while doing hands-on activities.
  • Location: Mashpee HS
  • Instructor: Sciensational Workshops

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