How to make a homopolar motor

This very simple electric motor is called a homopolar motor because the magnetic field does not change direction or strength. With only three parts, it is probably the simplest motor you can possibly make.

Materials:

"AA" Battery
Neodymium Magnet
Copper Wire, 18 Gauge

How-to:

1) Place the neodymium magnet on the negative terminal of the battery. The magnet used here was 0.5 inch More..

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