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Haynes Internal Combustion Engine model
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All of the engines used in today's cars are internal combustion engines based on the four-stroke cycle invented by Alphonse Beau de Rochas in 1861. Discover how these engines work! Follow the instructions and diagrams to assemble the 100+ parts of this four-stroke internal combustion engine. Assemble the moving pistons, camshaft, cooling fan and timing belt. Observe how the sparking plugs light up as they fire.
Build a realistic working model of a combustion engine. Includes light and sound... more >>> |
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£29.99 |
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6 in 1 Solar Educational Kits
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This excellent Mini Solar building kit teaches children the benefits of solar energy while they create a toy that is both fun to play with and requires no batteries. The 6 in 1 Educational Solar Kit is an excellent beginner building kit designed to teach how solar power is used to drive a small motor. Children use the 21 snap together parts (no tools required) to build six different working models including an airboat, windmill, puppy, and two different planes.
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£15.31 |
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Windmill Generator
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Build this amazing wind generator and learn about renewable energy.
Watch the LED glow as it is powered by free energy from the wind.
No batteries required!
Help save the planet by recycling a plastic bottle to support your wind generator.
Detailed assembly instructions, including 'How It Works' and fun facts.
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£9.99 |
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Launchpad: Energy Transfer
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This box links to the Energy Transfer area of the gallery and contains several activities closely related to the gallery exhibits - e.g., Pedal Power, On The Move and Thermal Imaging Camera.
Contents include:
• heat film (thermochromic film) • heat sensitive paper
• pack of miracle beads • motors • battery box
• motor connectors • silicon tube link
• smart link tubing • domino blocks
• pieces of corriflute • sticky pads
• crocodile clip leads • red LED
• joiners • modelling... more >>> |
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£23.50 |
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Solar Science Lab
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Go solar with this special kit and more than 30 exciting activities to help young scientists investigate the power of the sun! This fascinating lab-in-a-box contains all the equipment you need to safely conduct a variety of solar-powered experiments, including a parabolic reflector, mirror, test tube, magnifying glass, electric motor, thermometer, solar cell, and more. Using the illustrated step-by-step guide you’ll learn how to capture, control, and harness solar power to cook an egg, create weather in a... more >>> |
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£21.00 |
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Hero's Engine
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This is a model of a steam engine invented by Hero of Alexandria in about 60 AD. It represents an early example of a machine that will transform thermal energy into kinetic energy. Hero's engine illustrates transformations of energy and aspects of Newton's laws of motion. The engine operates similarly to a rocket engine. The thermal energy supplied by the bunsen burner (not supplied) is transformed into kinetic energy in the steam jets. These jets possess momentum, and by Newton's third law (`action and... more >>> |
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£35.00 |
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Solar Science
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Build miniature working models of a solar oven and a solar water heater. Explore the science of solar thermal energy - a green and renewable source of energy.
Purify water or cook an egg using foiled cardboard and the power of the sun. Construction supplies and complete instructions included.
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£9.95 |
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