Motor Efficiency Simulator

G8 Cycle 6 Week 4: Electric Motors & Mechanical Advantage

How to Use This Simulation
  1. Adjust the controls to change simulation variables
  2. Click Start to run Motor Efficiency Simulator - G8 C6 W4
  3. Observe the results in the display area
  4. Click Reset to try different settings
  5. Complete the Predict-Observe-Explain section below

Keyboard: Space/Enter = start/pause · R = reset · Esc = pause

Motor Visualization

6V

Power Analysis

Input Power
36.0
Watts (P = V x I)
Current
6.0
Amps
Output Power
28.8
Watts (Mechanical)
Heat Loss
7.2
Watts
Motor Efficiency
80%
Efficiency = (Output / Input) x 100%
Torque vs. Speed Relationship
Current Operating Point
Input Power: P = V x I
Efficiency: n = Pout / Pin x 100%
Heat Loss: Ploss = Pin - Pout
Data Journal — Record & Analyze Your Experiments
#Voltage SliderObservation

Record Your Observations

As you explore Motor Efficiency G8 C6 W4, record what you notice:

  1. Starting conditions: What are the initial settings?
  2. Changes: What happens when you adjust the variables?
  3. Patterns: Do you notice any patterns or relationships?
  4. Evidence: What specific data supports your observations?

Predict • Observe • Explain

Predict

Before running the simulation, predict: what do you think will happen to Motor Efficiency G8 C6 W4 when you change the variables?

Observe

Run the simulation with different settings. Record the patterns and relationships you see.

Explain

Compare your observations with your prediction. Use scientific vocabulary to explain why Motor Efficiency G8 C6 W4 behaves this way.

Key Concepts

Variables

Changing one variable while controlling others helps us isolate cause and effect in Motor Efficiency - G8 C6 W4.

Patterns

Look for repeatable patterns in the data — they reveal the underlying scientific principles.

Models

This simulation is a model — a simplified representation that helps us understand Motor Efficiency - G8 C6 W4.