Quick Answer: The Flywheel Unit has an iron flywheel of 115 mm diameter and 1.2 kg mass, used with a large motor/generator and a lamp unit to show electrical energy converted to kinetic energy and back again.
Last updated: October 2026
Key Features
Iron flywheel of 115 mm diameter and 1.2 kg mass
Mounted in cast brackets with nylon bearings
Aluminium 'V' pulley of 44 mm diameter on the shaft
Spring belt supplied for driving the pulley
Technical Specifications
Specification
Value
Flywheel
Iron, 115 mm diameter
Flywheel mass
1.2 kg
Pulley
Aluminium 'V', 44 mm diameter
Mounting
Cast brackets with nylon bearings
Drive
Spring belt supplied
About This Product
The flywheel is driven through its pulley by the spring belt from a large motor/generator. Used together with a lamp unit, the set-up demonstrates electrical energy being converted to kinetic energy and then back again.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What is the Flywheel Unit used with? It is used with a large motor/generator and a lamp unit. The spring belt for driving the pulley is supplied.
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