Materials Needed to Build the Simple Magnet Motor:
Clear plastic cup
Paperclips, 2 large metal
Elastics, several
Magnets, 5 (1" rectangle or 1 1/2" round - can be purchased at Radio Shack store in package of 5 for about $2.00)
Magnet wire, 26-guage size solid (you will need to purchase a spool of this wire which is about 75 feet long. This can be purchased at Radio Shack stores for about $2.00)
Battery, 1 1/2 volt size D alkaline
Sandpaper, 1 sheet of fine paper
Clear cellophane tape (can use other types of tape)
Empty toilet tissue tube
Battery holder and 2 battery clips
Bell wire (any solid lightweight wire with plastic insulation will work - need about 3 feet) or (you can do this easily by using a set of insulated test/jumper cable sets with mini alligator clip ends - a set of 8 of these can be purchased for about $4.00 at Radio Shack stores)