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Thomas Edison and the Invention of the Long-Lasting Light Bulb
Learn how Thomas Edison revolutionized electric lighting by creating a long-lasting incandescent light bulb with a carbonized bamboo filament. Discover how Edison built the first commercial power station in New York City and how his...
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Physical Properties of the Electric Current: Ohm's Law
By the end of this learning object, the student will be able to: Explain the electric resistance rule.
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Thomas Edison: The Wizard of Menlo Park and His Inventions
Delve into the life of Thomas Alva Edison, the renowned inventor born in 1847 Ohio. Discover his journey from a young entrepreneur to a legendary innovator with a record 1,093 patents. Uncover the truth behind Edison's inventions,...
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Batteries and Light Bulbs: Illuminating Our Daily Lives
Explore the transformative impact of batteries and light bulbs on modern living, tracing their origins, development, and how they have revolutionized everyday convenience. Discover the scientific principles behind these inventions, from...
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Urban Survival: Navigating Crisis in the City
Dive into the urban survival journey of My Linh and Timothy, two 20-year-olds learning to cope without modern conveniences after a hypothetical disaster. Under the guidance of a survival expert, they discover how to secure shelter,...
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CompTIA A+ Certification Core 2 (220-1102) - Internet of Things (IoT)
Author explores some of the latest and greatest networking technologies with the Internet of Things (IoT). He describes the three common wireless technologies used to connect to IoT devices, 802.11, Zigbee, and Z-wave. The author...
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CompTIA A+ Certification Core 1 (220-1101) - What Is a CPU?
The Central Processing Unit (CPU) is quite possibly the most critical component of a PC. But what tasks does the CPU deal with, and how does it go about handling them? Let's dig into the core features of a CPU. This clip is from the...
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CompTIA A+ Certification Core 1 (220-1101) - Internet of Things (IoT)
Mike explores some of the latest and greatest networking technologies with the Internet of Things (IoT). He describes the three common wireless technologies used to connect to IoT devices, 802.11, Zigbee, and Z-wave. Mike finishes with a...
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Currently Electrical
Dr. Forrester explains the production of electricity and materials used to insulate and conduct it.
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The Fascinating World of Polar Bears: Surviving in the Arctic
This video explores the fascinating world of polar bears, the largest living land carnivore and the only bear species classified as a marine mammal. It delves into their unique adaptations, hunting strategies, and the challenges they...
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Wind Turbines: Harnessing the Power of the Wind for Renewable Energy
Wind turbines are giant futuristic windmills that use the power of the wind to generate electricity. The wind turns the blades of the turbine, which then powers a generator to produce clean and renewable energy. Wind power is...
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The Day Henry Met...A Lighthouse
Henry meets a Lighthouse who needs to light the way for a boat as it heads towards the shore but his bulb has gone. Henry becomes a Lighthouse Keeper for the day & after climbing lots of steps, carrying a bulb he finally saves the day.
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Journey to the West: The Oregon Trail and the American Dream
"The Oregon Trail was a vital route that facilitated the westward expansion of the United States in the 1800s. Over 400,000 pioneers embarked on this treacherous journey, facing challenges such as crossing rivers, rugged terrains, and...
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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 Inventor of the Light Bulb: Thomas Edison's Impact on Modern Technology
Thomas Edison, a brilliant inventor born in 1847, revolutionized the world with over 1000 big ideas during his lifetime. One of his most famous inventions is the practical light bulb, which he perfected by experimenting with different...
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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...
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Different Types of Energy
Dr. Forrester describes the different types of energy, including potential, kinetic, mechanical, and chemical energy as well energy created by light, sound, and heat.
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Circuits
Dr. Forrester reads a circuit diagram by recognizing such components as the wire, battery, open switch, closed switch, resistor, and wall outlet. She discusses what electricity can produce in circuits by naming such energies as light,...
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A Shocking Discovery
Dr. Forrester examines the discovery of electricity by creating a timeline. She also shares information about Thomas Edison and his invention of the light bulb.
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Resistance is Futile
Dr. Forrester defines the terms conductor, resistor, and insulators by relating them to electrical charges. She also performs an experiment and labels objects as conductors or insulators.
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I WONDER - Who Was Thomas Edison?
This video is answering the question of who was Thomas Edison.
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Thomas Edison and Alexander Graham Bell
Miss Palomine talks about the invention and evolution of the telephone. Her discussion includes Alexander Graham Bell and Thomas Edison, and how they were instrumental in developing the telephone.
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Thomas Edison and the Lightbulb
Miss Palomine enters the classroom and finds it dark. She turns on the desk lamp. This begins the discussion of Thomas Edison, the light bulb, and the various uses of electricity in modern life.