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Physical Science

Magnetism

Earth as a Magnet
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Earth as a Magnet

Earth behaves like a giant magnet. Deep inside, the movement of molten iron in the outer core creates a magnetic field that surrounds the planet. This

Video Duration: 1 minute and 17 seconds
Magnetic Field Reversal
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Magnetic Field Reversal

Magnetic field reversal is a natural process where Earth’s magnetic poles switch places—north becomes south, and south becomes north. This doesn’t hap

Video Duration: 1 minute and 21 seconds
Solenoid
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Solenoid

A solenoid is a coil of wire that acts like a magnet when an electric current flows through it. It creates a magnetic field, similar to the one around

Video Duration: 1 minute and 17 seconds
Electromagnet
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Electromagnet

An electromagnet is a magnet that is powered by electricity. It’s made by wrapping wire around a piece of metal (usually iron) and then running an ele

Video Duration: 1 minute and 17 seconds
Generator
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Generator

A generator is a device that turns motion into electricity using the science of electromagnetic induction. Inside a generator, coils of wire spin insi

Video Duration: 1 minute and 24 seconds
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Ferromagnetic Materials
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Ferromagnetic Materials

Ferromagnetic materials are special types of substances that can become strongly magnetized. This means their atoms have tiny magnetic fields that can

Video Duration: 1 minute and 25 seconds
Electromagnetic Devices
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Electromagnetic Devices

Electromagnetic devices are tools and machines that use electricity and magnetism together to do work. When an electric current flows through a wire,

Video Duration: 1 minute and 9 seconds
Magnetic Force and Magnetic Field
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Magnetic Force and Magnetic Field

Magnetic force is a non-contact force that acts between objects made of certain materials, like iron, cobalt, or nickel. This force is caused by the p

Video Duration: 1 minute and 18 seconds
Why Earth is a Magnet
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Why Earth is a Magnet

Earth acts like a giant magnet because of what’s happening deep inside it. In the outer core, hot, molten iron and nickel move in swirling patterns as

Video Duration: 1 minute and 7 seconds
Using Earth's Magnetic Field
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Using Earth's Magnetic Field

Earth’s magnetic field is an invisible force that stretches around our planet and protects us from harmful space radiation. But it’s also incredibly u

Video Duration: 1 minute and 18 seconds
What is Electromagnetism
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What is Electromagnetism

Electromagnetism is the interaction between electricity and magnetism. When an electric current flows through a wire, it creates a magnetic field arou

Video Duration: 1 minute and 25 seconds
Electromagnetic Induction
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Electromagnetic Induction

Electromagnetic induction is the process of generating electricity using a magnetic field. It happens when a wire moves through a magnetic field or wh

Video Duration: 1 minute and 23 seconds
Electric Motor
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Electric Motor

An electric motor is a device that converts electrical energy into mechanical energy or motion. It works by converting the force between electric curr

Video Duration: 1 minute and 22 seconds
Transformers
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Transformers

Transformers are devices that change the voltage of an electric current using electromagnetic induction. They play an important role in how electricit

Video Duration: 1 minute and 30 seconds
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Electrical Grid
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Electrical Grid

The electrical grid is a system that delivers electricity from power plants to homes, schools, and businesses. It includes power stations, transformer

Video Duration: 1 minute and 26 seconds