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Thames & Kosmos solar boat User Manual

Thames & Kosmos solar boat
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EXPERIMENT MANUAL
Franckh-Kosmos Verlags-GmbH & Co. KG, Pzerstr. 5-7, 70184 Stuttgart, Germany | +49 (0) 711 2191-0 | www.kosmos.de
Thames & Kosmos, 301 Friendship St., Providence, RI, 02903, USA | 1-800-587-2872 | www.thamesandkosmos.com
Thames & Kosmos UK, Old Oxted, Surrey, UK | 01883-730122 | www.thamesandkosmos.co.uk
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Thames & Kosmos solar boat Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandThames & Kosmos
Modelsolar boat
CategoryToy
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Safety Information

General Safety Warnings

Crucial safety precautions for children's use, choking hazards, and strangulation risks.

Battery Experimentation Guidelines

Safe practices for using batteries, including charging, polarity, short-circuiting, and disposal.

Solar Boat Kit: Parts and Materials

Included Kit Components

Detailed list and illustration of all parts included in the Solar Boat kit.

Model 1: The Solar Boat

Solar Boat Overview

Introduces the Solar Boat model, highlighting its design as an agile airboat.

Building the Solar Boat

Required Parts for Solar Boat Assembly

Lists and illustrates the specific components needed to build the Solar Boat model.

Solar Boat Assembly Steps 1-4

Step-by-step instructions for the initial stages of building the Solar Boat.

Experiment 1: Solar Boat Performance

Testing Boat Floatation and Propulsion

Procedure to test how the boat floats and moves in water using battery power.

Safety: Water and Electricity

Critical warning against using electric lamps near water during experiments.

Model 2: The Solar Windmill

Introduction to Wind Energy

Introduces windmills and wind farms, explaining their role in electricity generation.

Building the Solar Windmill

Experiment 2: Windmill Functionality

Testing Windmill Rotation with Airflow

Procedure to test the windmill's rotation using a hair dryer and observe speed variations.

Model 3: The Solar Plane

Introduction to Solar Powered Flight

Introduces solar-powered planes as a recent innovation in aviation technology.

Building the Solar Plane

Experiment 3: Principles of Airplane Flight

Testing Propeller Airflow and Lift

Procedure to test the propeller's air stream and its effect on the plane's movement.

Model 4: The Solar Fan

Introduction to Solar Fans

Introduces the solar fan as a device for keeping cool by moving air.

Building the Solar Fan

Experiment 4: Fan Airflow Dynamics

Testing Fan Airflow Direction

Procedure to test the fan's airflow direction and the effect of module rotation.

Model 5: The Solar Rocket

Introduction to Rocketry and Thrust

Introduces rockets and the concept of thrust required for space travel.

Building the Solar Rocket

Experiment 5: Rocket Propulsion Principles

Testing Rocket Flight and Recoil

Procedure to test the rocket's flight using string and observe recoil principles.

Model 6: The Solar Spaceship

Introduction to Spacecraft and Solar Power

Introduces spaceships, space travel, and the use of solar modules for energy.

Building the Solar Spaceship

Experiment 6: Low-Friction Spaceship Movement

Setting Up the Spaceship String Track

Procedure to set up a string track and launch the spaceship model.

Kosmos Quality and Safety Assurance

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