American Association of Physics Teachers
Com Padre Digital Library: Open Source Physics: Electric Generator Model
An electromagnetic induction model that simulates an electric generator made from a conducting loop rotating in a uniform magnetic field and connected to an ammeter.
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Fearof Physics: Videos
Looking for some more explanantion on a topic covered in physics class? This site contains videos that explore some physics concepts. Videos are broken down by topics. Some videos also give examples on how to solve problems.
National High Magnetic Field Laboratory
Magnet Academy: Guitar Pickup
Keith Richards and Eric Clapton owe their fame and fortune (in part) to electromagnetic induction. (Java tutorial)
National High Magnetic Field Laboratory
Magnet Academy: Dc Motor
Electric motors turn electricity into motion by exploiting electromagnetic induction.
National High Magnetic Field Laboratory
Magnet Academy: Electromagnetic Induction
In 1831, Michael Faraday carried out numerous experiments to prove that electricity could be generated from magnetism. He not only demonstrated electromagnetic induction, but also developed a good conception of the processes involved....
National High Magnetic Field Laboratory
Magnet Academy: Inductive Pendulum
Get the swing of electromagnetic induction with this simple tutorial. (Java tutorial)
National High Magnetic Field Laboratory
Magnet Academy: Tape Recorder
Two heads - or even three - are better than one when it comes to understanding how tape recorders exploit electromagnetic induction. This is a Java tutorial that explains how tape recorders reproduce sound.
National High Magnetic Field Laboratory
Magnet Academy: Pixii Machine
This "magneto-electric machine" was the first to turn motion into electricity. (Java tutorial)
National High Magnetic Field Laboratory
Magnet Academy: Michael Faraday
A self-educated man with a brilliant mind, Michael Faraday was born in a hardscrabble neighborhood in London. Through the combination of insatiable curiosity and a powerful will to succeed, he transcended his austere beginnings to...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Electromotive Force
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Explains what electromotive force, or EMF, is, and how to calculate the EMF of a moving wire in a magnetic field.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Physical Science: Generators and Motors
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Expalins how an electric generator works.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Physical Science: Electric Transformers
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Discusses how an electric transformer works and step-up and step-down transformers.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Physical Science: Electromagnetic Induction
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Covers what electromagnetic induction is, how it occurs, the current produced from it, and how it is used.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: What Is Faraday's Law?
Do you know how to induce an electromotive force? This reference page will help you understand why Faraday's law mean and how to use it.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Physics: Magnetism Study Guide
Explore and review magnetism in this review guide.
Cosmo Learning
Cosmo Learning: Physics Ii: Electricity and Magnetism
A collection of video lectures from a fundamentals of physics course taught at Massachusetts Institute of Technology. The course is the second in the sequence and focuses on electricity and magnetism The videos feature topics on...
San Jose State University
Sjsu Virtual History: Joseph Henry
A concise biography on Joseph Henry gives details on his education; his experimental work in chemistry, electricity, and magnetism; and the many board positions he held throughout his life.
Learn AP Physics
Learn Ap Physics: Physics B: Magnetism
A site dedicated to help students prepare for the AP Physics B test. This specific site reviews magnetism including the magnetic field, magnetic field, forces on a moving charge, forces on current-carrying wires, and electromagnetic...
Science4Fun
Science4 Fun: Michael Faraday
Brief biographical sketch of Michael Faraday, famous scientist whose discoveries include electromagnetic rotation, Benzene, electromagnetic induction, and Laws of Electrolysis.