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Gigantic Photovoltaic Science Lab
With this new great kit from Thames and Kosmos, you can build your own solar powered creations and learn how solar cells generate electricity.
Build 22 different models including a scooter, locomotive, forklift, road roller, cement mixer, solar-wind sail car, crane, amphibious boat, motorcycle, beach buggy, race car, side-car motorcycle, trailer, elevator, oil tanker, maintenance car, solar car with clutch, street sweeper, backhoe, helicopter, twin-prop airplane, and cable car.
The two solar panels in this kit each consist of three solar cells. When linked together in series, they produce up to 3.0 volts of electricity in bright sunlight, just like two AA batteries. Two unique cradles hold either the solar panels or batteries, allowing you to switch out the solar panels for two AA batteries (not included), depending on the strength of sunlight. You can even use the solar panel to charge up your own rechargeable AA batteries. The solar panels are adjustable, so you can maximize their exposure to the sun to generate the most power.
Power the models you build with the solar panels outside on sunny days or indoors under a high-wattage incandescent light bulb. Run your models anytime with AA batteries or even a combination of AA battery and solar panel.
The 48-page full color instruction book included in this kit gives step-by-step instructions for assembling the 22 models. This wonderful kit teaches basic concepts in solar energy, photovoltaics, and circuits, as well as problem solving skills and creative thinking.
For ages 8 and up. Makes a great gift for the young scientist!
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