Me-1 Bicycle Ergonometer
Aim
To illustrate in human terms the power required to light a globe.
Apparatus
- Bicycle ergonometer
Bicycle Ergonometer.
Description
Pedal power turns an ordinary car generator which has two 24V 250W globes as a load. A voltmeter and ammeter allows an estimate of power to be made.
POWER = V × I
1 HORSEPOWER = 746 Watts