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Electrical Safety
Whether it's a faulty appliance or a bolt of lightning, an electric shock can be fatal. How can we avoid electric shocks? Physics - Electricity And Circuits - Learning Points. If humans become part of an electric circuit they will...
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Resistance
What is resistance? Discover how it impedes electrical flow, and why understanding it can help us to build more effective circuits, and stay safe. Physics - Electricity And Circuits - Learning Points. Resistance is how well or poorly an...
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Nuclear Fusion: The Hot and Cold Science
When a group of scientists claimed they had achieved nuclear fusion, the discovery became one of the most controversial of the 20th century. What is fusion, and what role does heat play in it? Physics - Energy And Radioactivity -...
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What is Electricity? - Energy Movement
What is electricity? How is it created, and what makes it useful? Physics - Electricity And Circuits - Learning Points. Electricity is a flow of charge. The flow of moving electrons is known as the electric current. Voltage is the amount...
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Electrolysis: Discovery, Process, and Industrial Applications
Electrolysis is fundamental to industrial processes. How was it discovered, how does it work and what are its uses? Chemistry - Reactions - Learning Points. The Chemist Humphry Davy developed the reaction we now call electrolysis....
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Making an Electromagnet
We create a simple electromagnet by coiling wire around a nail and passing current through it. The magnetic field around the electromagnet creates similar patterns in iron fillings to a permanent magnet. Physics - Electricity And...
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Incandescent Light Bulb
We look at how an incandescent light bulb can be made. First we attach a tungsten wire to electrodes in a flask of air and pass a current through the wire. The wire glows briefly before burning and breaking. Next we fill the flask with...
Flipping Physics
Induced Forces on Current Carrying Loops
This Flipping Physics episode unravels the intricate dance between magnetic fields and induced currents in a loop. Learn the principles governing induced magnetic forces, using a practical example with a rectangular conducting loop....
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Shocking Talent: Unveiling the Secrets of Battery Man
Dive into the electrifying world of Slavisa Pajkic, also known as Battery Man, who stuns audiences by conducting electricity through his body in ways that seem to defy science. Learn how he uses knowledge of electrical principles to...
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Harnessing Power: The Story of Electricity Generation
Discover the fascinating journey of electricity generation in this concise video. From Michael Faraday's initial experiments with copper coils and magnets to modern hydroelectric turbines, learn how electric currents are created and...
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The Spark of Knowledge: Understanding Electricity
Explore the essentials of electricity in this engaging video. Learn how it powers our daily devices and delve into the atomic world of neutrons, protons, and electrons. Discover the fascinating process of how electrical charges are...
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Unraveling the Secrets of Magnetism: From Atoms to Everyday Use
Discover the simple science behind magnets! Learn how tiny particles in atoms make magnets work and why materials like iron become magnets. This guide explains how magnets are part of our everyday life, from natural lodestones to...
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Advanced Technologies and Innovations in Aerospace Manufacturing
The European Aeronautic Defence and Space Company (EADS) is a manufacturing giant involved in various high-tech projects. They design and manufacture commercial jetliners, helicopters, and satellites, while also being involved in the...
Learning Mole
How Does it Work? - Solar Panels
This video is explaining how solar panels work for kids.
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GCSE Physics - Electromagnetism #78
In this video we cover: - What electromagnetism is - How it works in wires, coils, solenoids and electromagnets - How to increase the strength of an electromagnet Exam board specific info: AQA - Everything is relevant to your course!...
Science ABC
What Happens If Your Car Gets Struck By Lightning While You're In It?
No, being inside a car doesn’t guarantee 100% protection against a lightning strike. Rubber is a great insulator, but it can’t stand against one of the most powerful forces in nature. A bolt of lightning contains a colossal amount of...
Flipping Physics
Electric Power
In this video, we learn about and derive equations for electric power using Ohm's law. We explore the relationship between electric power, electric potential difference, electric current, and resistance. We also discuss the unit of...
Flipping Physics
Electric Circuit Basics
In this video, the basics of electric circuits are discussed. The components of an electric circuit such as wires, batteries, resistors, capacitors, and switches are introduced with their respective symbols. The concept of electromotive...
Flipping Physics
Current and Drift Velocity
We explore the concept of electric current and conventional current, which is the direction that positive charges flow, and the reality that electrons move in the opposite direction in most circuits. We derive the equation for average...
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High Five Facts - Circuit Components
This video explores five fun facts about circuit components.
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Photoelectric Effect Explained in Simple Words for Beginners
Photoelectric effect occurs when electromagnetic radiation above the threshold frequency of the given metallic surface, strikes the surface and releases electrons from it. This happens because light is made of massless particles called...
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Conventional Current v Electron Flow - Electricity explained
Conventional current and electron flow. In this video we briefly learn the difference between conventional current and electron flow. We learn how the electron was discovered and why battery terminals are positive and negative. What is...
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Battery Life Calculator - How long will it power a circuit? mah
How long will a battery power a circuit? Learn how to estimate battery life in this video.