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Carl Bern, University Professor of
Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering

217 Davidson Hall
Ames, IA 50011

515-294-1270
cjbern@iastate.edu

Learn more about Carl Bern

1) Using and Measuring Electrical Energy
Electricity is a major energy source for agriculture. Students will learn how Iowa ’s electricity is generated, and why CO2 is released as a result. They will learn how electrical energy is measured, and then they will connect watthour meters and measure power used by electric drills, hair dryers, vacuum cleaners, and other electrical devices.

 

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