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Simple STEM for Kids (9-12 years)

Light to Sound Conversion

As Light waves emitted by RGB ‘smart’ LED varies its intensity level (amplitude) and color (frequency), the frequency and intensity level (amplitude) of outputted  sound waves change. We can expect a sharper pitched acoustic signal from blue dominated (higher frequency towards UV side) light waves and shriller sounds when light turns reddish (shifts towards low frequency IR end of spectrum.  

Light to Sound Conversion

As Light waves emitted by RGB ‘smart’ LED varies its intensity level (amplitude) and color (frequency), the frequency and intensity level (amplitude) of outputted  sound waves change. We can expect a sharper pitched acoustic signal from blue dominated (higher frequency towards UV side) light waves and shriller sounds when light turns reddish (shifts towards low frequency IR end of spectrum.  

Graphite layer as Conductor of Electricity

Some thought-provokers in K-12 STEM students 

  • 1) Is resistance encountered between terminals (resistance in circuit) due to graphite related to sound characteristics (pitch and amplitude) from Bumble Beep! Of course lower resistance  increases current and enhances sound signal. But in what way?  


  • 2) In case of moveable terminal (croc clip) sliding straight axially over an ECG or other signal with varying wavelength and amplitude, it  shall encounter ‘points’ in a special fashion. Closer beeps when curves are clustered together (less wavelength) and vice-versa. Is  this of any application? 


Hands-on Air Purifier Prototyping

Setting pitch on fan to installing it inside a discarded (but cleaned!) hepa air filter procured from junkyard. Please see PDFs below- 

Christ Church Kasauli- STEM event on Christmas 2017.

Other applications of Helium filled 'half-spherical' balloon

It is complicated and unsafe to lift lighting equipment over a construction site.

Trimming out weight is applied to make the lighting better and easier. It is determined to lift only the 'necessary' lighting equipment (a reflector/balloon) leaving the floodlights on the ground. Site illumination is adjusted by controlling the number of floodlights and the reflector position. This system is more convenient and safer to use.


Other applications of Helium filled 'inverted truncated pyramid'

Concentrated solar system  : Patent WO200930037  2013   QUADRA SOLAR)

There is provided a concentrating solar collector in the shape of an inverted truncated pyramid (collector) with light reflective surfaces on the inside.The collector includes a large top opening which is pointed towards the sun

collecting the sun rays.A high-concentration photovoltaic solar cell is placed at the narrow end of the collector.The light is concentrated onto the solar cell, which generates electricity from the concentrated solar light.The collector is

made of, but not limited to, an inflatable light weigh reflective film, balloon filled with helium, glass, plastic or metal.The reflective surface inside the collector is obtained using inexpensive mirror coating which is applied to clear

glass or plastic.A cooling system is used for keeping the concentrated photovoltaic solar cell at or close to a fixed temperature to maintain the cell at its highest operating efficiency of power generation.

STEM in one Dollar : 4-bar linkage

Display Stand (purchased) as 4-bar linkage with locking nuts

Is a Display Stand  a four-bar linkage (mechanism when adjusted, structure when nuts locked and used to present frames or posters?

Evaluate & Raise ‘Exploited to Unexploited Properties’ Ratio

WINDIER PATHWAYS IN WIND GENERATION

Wind Generator - Other way round (magnets as rotor, coils as stator)

Wind Generator -In normal winds

Wind Generator -In higher winds

Wind Generator -In dangerous winds (flower-inspired)

Wind Generator-hung by He-filled gondola

Wind Generator: Axle-less


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