Steam engine
Steam engine PURPOSE: To create and mimic a steam engine that uses fossil fuel to generate heat to generate steam which inturns is used to turn the dynamo /generator to generate electricity. HYPOTHESIS: Heat water and generate steam and turn the turbine MATERIALS: Tin Can ( any soup/beans can) Turbine (either use tin sheet from coke/pepsi can and cut it to turbine shape) Steel rod or metal string to hold the turbine. Tuna can - (Cut the top and cut the top to make space and cover the bottom so that there is space for steam to escape) Poke holes on top of tuna can for the steam to escape We had this holiday candle and used that for turbine. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B077MN2HXR/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A1EV4FXPRFOKD7&psc=1 PROCEDURE: 1.Poke a hole in tin soup can for the holder and also for steam to escape. 2. Insert the steel string 3. Place the cut turbine on top. 4. Pour some water into the tuna c...