The name plates on electric motors indicate the amperage at full load. You can convert this to watts, of course, by multiplying amperage by the line voltage. Motors require an additional amount of electricity when they start. You need to allow for this fact, so fuses will not blow or circuits trip when a motor is turned on. You will learn more about this when you study electric motors.
For More Information
Your leader has many other sources of information about electricity and demonstrations you can perform. Ask him. Also, libraries have many books about electricity and its history, which are very interesting and useful. Maybe you can find an electrician, someone from your power supplier, or an equipment dealer who will talk to your club on electricity or electrical safety.
What Did You Learn?
(Underline the correct answers then discuss in the group.)
1. In a water pipe system water flows. In an electrical circuit (electrons) (atoms) (charges) flow.
2. Electricity or electrons flow (easier) (harder) (about the same) in a conductor than in an insulator.
3. Rubber is a good (conductor) (insulator) (ground).
4. The most common material used as an electrical conductor is (glass) (silver) (copper).
5. The unit of electrical pressure or push is the (ampere) (volt) (watt).