Crash Course
Crash Course History of Science #31: Marie Curie and Spooky Rays
It's time to talk about one of the most awesome scientists: Marie Curie. She figured out ways to get an education despite limitations of her homeland, was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize, and was the first person to win two Nobel...
Crash Course
Crash Course History of Science #27: Electricity
The study of electricity goes all the way back to antiquity. But, by the time electricity started to become more well known, a few familiar names started to appear. Edison, Galvani, Ohm, Ampere, Volta, and a few others really changed the...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Electromagnetic Field (Loop)
This video demonstrates how to apply current in various directions to a single loop of wire. [1:12]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Electromagnetic Field (Forward vs. Reverse)
This video demonstrates applying current in both directions to see how the response is different. [0:34]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Electromagnetic Field (Above vs. Below)
This video shows how to test the direction of force when the current-carrying wire is above vs. below a compass. What does this tell us? [0:26]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Discovery of Electromagnetism
Watch a video replicating how Hans Christian Orsted made a famous observation about electromagnetism in 1819. [0:40]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: The Battery and Electromagnetism
The video lesson is from Khan Academy's physics library. The discovery of the battery, along with its connection to electromagnetism, are discussed.
Roble Media
Roble Media: Science Experiment: Electromagnet
Investigate the relationship between the number of coils in an electromagnet and its strength. [1:09]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Electromagnet: Electromagnetic Field (Forward vs. Reverse)
Apply current in both directions and notice that the response is different. [0:35]
Bozeman Science
Bozeman Science: Nuclear Reactions
Mr. Andersen contrasts nuclear reactions to chemical reactions. He explains the four main forces of nature; including gravity, electromagnetism, strong, and weak nuclear forces. He also explains how fusion differs from fission.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Electromagnet: Electromagnetic Field (Loop)
A demonstration of the simplest electric motor showing current being applied to a single loop of wire. This is the principal observation leading to all electric motors. Based on actual observations from 1819 by Hans Christian Oersted....
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Electromagnet: Discovery of Electromagnetism
Hans Christian Orsted made this famous observation in 1819 when he discovered electromagnetism.
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies
Mocomi: Discovery of Magnets
Animated video explores the discovery of magnets.