Museum of Science and Industry

Build an Electric Motor

Step 8 of 11: Place the coil

Position the coil above the magnets, with its arms resting in the loops of the paper-clip holders. When the coil is turned vertically, the bottom of the coil should be about 1 centimeter above the magnet pile. That’s why large paper clips are needed for the holders.

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  • Sunday: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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Museum of Science+Industry
57th Street and Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, IL 60637
1 (773) 684-1414
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