Unconventional switch

 

For our unconventional switch we decided to use a pendulum to test out newtons law of gravity as it relates to electricity. We found through our research that due to the surface area of the balls that hit each other and the low amperage of our electricity, the balls need to be completely still for the circuit to work. When they are in motion the circuit is open until they come to a complete stop and are touching, only then the “switch” is turned on. We used 3 alligator clips, 1 pendulum, 1 red led light, 2 100 milliamp resistors, 1 breadboard, tinfoil to covert the balls and all were powered by a circuit playground.

By Javon Green and Austin Gilbert