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STEM Club activity: Perfect Pylons
Published by the Royal Academy of Engineering, this activity sheet looks at electricity and its distribution in the 21st century. Most UK households consume large amounts of energy. As more renewable sources of energy are used and the use of fossil fuels is reduced, it is important to ensure that electricity is supplied to consumers in an easy but efficient way. This activity should encouage students to think about these subjects. During the activity the student group will apply their knowledge of materials, forces and structures to their model pylons and test them to see how strong they are. The sheet also contains two energy supply industry case studies.
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