Magnetism

=Project Name: MagLev Vehicle=

Project Description:
====Students will work with a partner to design, build and test a small propeller driven vehicle that "hovers" on a magnetic track. Fastest vehicle wins! The magnetic track will be electrified so vehicles can pull power from the track to run their propeller.====

====The following key terms should be used and explained in your write-ups as it pertains to your project.====

Magnetism Electromagnet Friction Flux Lines Ferro-Fluid Potential Energy Kinetic Energy Center of Gravity (COG) Balance MagLev Train in Shanghai 500Km.h Maglev train in Japan

How magnets work video


 * Students will have to create a PowerPoint of their data and include information on their vehicle such as:
 * Distance for each trial
 * Design Ideas
 * Problems encountered during build
 * Solution given infinite materials and time
 * Students will also have to reflect on how well their group worked together by writing a paragraph explaining:
 * Sharing of responsibility
 * Member roles
 * Personality issues

Ferro-fluid- Actual demonstration of lines of Flux!
Ferro-fluid in action!