Petrol Powered Machines - Szydlo's At Home Science
Offered By: The Royal Institution via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore the world of petrol-powered machines in this 33-minute video from The Royal Institution. Discover how internal combustion engines power many of the tools that make our lives easier. Follow along as Andrew Szydlo demonstrates the workings of a manual sewing machine, petrol lawnmower, and chainsaw. Learn about two-stroke and four-stroke motors, and witness fiery demonstrations explaining why petrol is used as fuel in engines. Gain insights into the combustion process and see a more explosive use of petrol. The video concludes with a glimpse into Andrew's lockdown gardening projects, offering a comprehensive look at the practical applications of petrol-powered machines in everyday life.
Syllabus
- Tour of an essex sewing machine
- A word of warning
- Problematic tree
- Petrol lawnmower
- Using a petrol chainsaw
- Two stroke and four stroke motors
- How petrol burns
- A more explosive use of petrol
- Andrew's lockdown gardening projects
Taught by
The Royal Institution
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