Grasshopper Research Paper

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In this electronics science fair project, you will build and test your own life-size robot grasshopper! It demonstrates how energy can be turned into different forms. First, radiant energy, which comes from the Sun or from a lightbulb, is turned into electrical energy by a small solar panel. A solar panel (solar means of or relating to the Sun) is a panel that produces either electricity or heat when light shines on it.The electrical energy from the solar panel is then used to make a small motor spin. In other words, the electrical energy is converted into kinetic energy. Kinetic energy is defined as the energy of motion. The motor has a small weight on it, which is unbalanced, so when the motor is turned on, the unbalanced weight moves, making

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