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Static Electricity: Surface Charge Buildup
The accumulation of electric charge, positive or negative, on the surface of an object. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig Science...
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Negative charge
The charge that an object has as a result of an excess of electrons. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig Science Glossary Films...
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Electric Current
Electrical current is the flow of electric charge. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig Science Glossary Films reinforce abstract...
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Cathode ray
Or electron beam, a stream of electrons emitted from the negative terminal of a vacuum tube. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig...
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Electrical charge
A fundamental property of matter that means all particles are either positive, negative, or neutral. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions....
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Enthalpy change
The amount of heat energy gained or lost by a chemical system when a process or reaction takes place at constant pressure. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise...
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Cathode
A cathode is the terminal from which electrons enter a system. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig Science Glossary Films reinforce...
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Gradients: Fold Mountains
Discover how the steep gradients of fold mountains are created from parallel flats, as angles build by degrees. Maths - Space A Twig Math Film. Reinforce and extend the learning required by the curriculum. Twig’s math films show abstract...
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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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India and Negative Numbers
Discover when and why negative numbers were developed, and the simple rules that govern their use. Maths - History Of Maths A Twig Math Film. Reinforce and extend the learning required by the curriculum. Twig’s context films show...
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The Sardine Run
Witness the action at positive and negative altitudes as predators from above and below hunt millions of sardines off the coast of Africa. Maths - Number A Twig Math Film. Reinforce and extend the learning required by the curriculum....
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Imaginary Numbers
Why did mathematicians invent imaginary numbers, and why have they become so important today? Maths - Number A Twig Math Film. Reinforce and extend the learning required by the curriculum. Twig’s math films show abstract concepts in...
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Water Forces
The unique force created by hydrogen bonding gives water some unique properties, which seem to defy the laws of nature. Chemistry - Atoms And Bonding - Learning Points. Hydrogen bonding is a special force of attraction between water...
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Tropisms and Hormones
Discover the hormones that dictate whether a plant grows downwards with gravity, towards water and nutrients, or upwards towards light. Biology - Plants - Learning Points. Tropisms allow plants to seek out the best conditions for...
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The Mirror Lines of the Taj Mahal
Recreating the mirror lines of the Taj Mahal using coordinates to investigate reflective symmetry. Maths - Shape A Twig Math Film. Reinforce and extend the learning required by the curriculum. Twig’s math films show abstract concepts in...
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Balloon and Treacle
We investigate the effect that unbalanced charge has on polar molecules. We rub a balloon against hair to build up a negative charge and then hold this near a stream of water and then a stream of treacle. They both bend towards the...
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What is an Atom?
From our bodies to the oceans and stars, everything is made of millions upon millions of tiny atoms. But what are atoms made of? Chemistry - Atoms And Bonding - Learning Points. The building blocks of all elements are called atoms. Atoms...
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Polarity
Electrical polarity is the arrangement of positive and negative charge in an electrical circuit, or distribution of positive and negative charge in, for example, a chemical bond. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined...
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Anode
An anode is the terminal from which electrons leave a system. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig Science Glossary Films reinforce...
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Neutral
In between two extremes, neither one thing nor another. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig Science Glossary Films reinforce abstract...
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Hydroxide
Refers to the hydroxide ion, which is a negative ion consisting of an oxygen atom covalently bonded to a hydrogen atom. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise...
Flipping Physics
Motional emf via Newton's Second Law
Ever wondered how the motion of a conductor in a magnetic field generates voltage? We break it down with a real-world example of an airplane wing cruising through Earth's magnetic field. Don't worry; we keep it light and fun! Learn about...
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Energy Stored in an Inductor
We delve into the derivation of the equation for energy stored in the magnetic field generated within an inductor as charges move through it. Explore the basics of LR circuits, where we analyze a circuit comprising an inductor, resistor,...
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Master Bond Dipoles in Minutes - Chemistry Made Simple
In this video, you'll master bond dipoles in minutes – Chemistry Made Simple! 🌟 Dive into the fascinating world of bond dipoles and learn how to identify these crucial elements in various molecules. Understanding bond dipoles is...