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Electromagnets

Electromagnets
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Key Info

  • Title: Electromagnets
  • Duration: 01:49
  • Description: Stella builds an electromagnet and finds out what factors affect the strength of the magnetic force produced. She starts off with a coil of wire before adding an iron core, and a second coil and pole. Eventually she adds more wire to the coils to produce an electromagnet with enough magnetic force.
  • Subject: Physics   Topic: Forces and Friction
  • Keywords: magnetism, electromagnet, electromagnetism, magnetic field, coil, magnetic core

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  • Application via good demonstration. Possible starter

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  • Clip language : English
  • Aspect ratio : 4x3

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