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If you need a project to add a little spark to your physics class, why not build a capacitor? A video from a larger physics playlist demonstrates how a capacitor works and how to make one from easily sourced materials. As an added bonus, viewers get a behind-the-scenes look at the build as well as device testing.
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Instructional Ideas
- Show the video as a how-to resource for a pairs or group project
- Have class members experiment with different materials to see who can create the best capacitor
Classroom Considerations
- To follow the video, viewers should know a little about conductivity and electric fields
- This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
- The narrator and her assistant explain the capacitor build very thoroughly
- An animation explains how the capacitor charges using simple terms
Cons
- None