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Khan Academy: Magnetic Force Between Two Currents Going in the Same Direction

9th - 10th
Sal Khan shows how to determine the magnetic force between two currents going in the same direction. [10:59]
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Khan Academy: Inverse Square Law (Deflection Method)

9th - 10th
An experiment to try to measure the change in the force of a magnet over a distance using the deflection of a compass. What is wrong with this approach?
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Khan Academy: Discovery of Magnetism: Compass Build (Stroke Direction)

9th - 10th
An experiment that asks, does the direction that we stroke the needle determine the final orientation of a compass? [1:15]
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Khan Academy: Inverse Square Law (Method of Oscillation)

9th - 10th
Here we compare the speed of compass oscillation vs. distance from a magnet. What kind of relationship do we observe? Is it linear? [2:08]
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Khan Academy: Are Two Magnets Stronger Than One?

9th - 10th
A brief experiment that looks at whether the power of two magnets stuck together will increase the overall force.
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Khan Academy: Discovery of Magnetism: Compass Build (Magnet Orientation)

9th - 10th
When making a compass, does it matter if we stroke the needle with the North vs. South pole of the magnet? Why? [1:07]
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Khan Academy: Discovery of Magnetic Fields: Magnetic Permeability

9th - 10th
What happens to the magnetic field of a magnet in the presence of another material which is attracted to it? Why does this happen? [2:03]
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Khan Academy: Neutralize a Compass

6th - 8th
This video demonstrates how to neutralize a compass using two needles. How could this help us later? Why does this work? [:46]
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Khan Academy: Discovery of Magnetism

5th - 8th
Our ancestors noticed that certain rocks were attracted to each other. They also noticed that this force could be transferred onto certain metallic objects! This video is a quick demonstration of this discovery. [1:08]
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Khan Academy: Compass: Which Way Is North?

6th - 8th
This video demonstrates the process of making a compass: How would you know which way is north if you had no reference? Can the direction of stroke alone tell you this? Are you sure? [1:00]
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Khan Academy: Compass Build (Stroke Direction)

6th - 8th
This video demonstrates the process of making a compass: Does the direction in which we stroke the needle determine the final orientation? [1:13]
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Compass Build (Magnet Orientation)

6th - 8th
This video demonstrates making a compass: does it matter if we stroke the needle with the North vs. South pole of the magnet? Why? [1:06]