Rock 'N Learn
Physical Science : Motion And Gravity
Physical Science for Kids is the fun way to learn important facts about physical science and get ready for tests. Take a fascinating journey to the Super Science Station to learn about motion and gravity.
Curated Video
Alternators and the Generator Effect: How They Create Alternating Currents
This video discusses how alternators use the generator effect to produce an alternating current. The video explains how this effect can be utilized to generate both alternating and direct currents, and how the direction of the potential...
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The Colors of Opaque Objects: Understanding Light Interaction with Different Surfaces
This video is a lecture on the colors of opaque objects and how light interacts with different surfaces to define the color of an object. It explains how white light is a combination of all visible colors and that surfaces with color...
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Filters and the Absorption of Different Wavelengths of Light
The video is a lecture on filters and how they work. It discusses how white light is a combination of all visible wavelengths and how filters are materials that are transparent and only permit certain wavelengths of light to transmit...
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Magnetic Fields Around Current Carrying Wires
This video explains the concept of magnetic fields that form around current carrying wires. It defines magnetic fields and how they are represented by magnetic field lines, which indicate the direction and strength of the magnetic field....
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Flemings Left Hand Rule
In this video, we're going to learn the Flemings Left Hand Rule. This rule is important for determining the direction of rotation for a DC motor.
The Backyard Scientist
Molten Iron Vs. HUGE Magnet
Have you ever wondered what happens when you bring a magnet near 5000 degree molten Iron? Does it attract? Or repel? Maybe it create cool shapes. But most importantly... DOES IT EXPLODE?! I set off thermite over a very large and...
NASA
The Solar Wind: A Heliophysics Sea Shanty (The Wellerman parody)
Parodying the classic sea shanty "The Wellerman," “The Solar Wind: A Heliophysics Sea Shanty” illuminates one of the primary connections between the Sun and Earth, the solar wind. The solar wind is a constant outflow of magnetized...
Curated Video
The Effects of Wavelength and Speed on Electromagnetic Waves
This video is a lecture on the effects of wavelength and speed on electromagnetic waves. The speaker explains what can happen to a wave at the boundary between two media, including reflection and refraction. They also discuss how...
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CompTIA A+ Certification 220-1001: The Total Course - Magnetic Disk Drives
Hard Disk Drives (HDDs), which store data on rotating magnetic disks, have been the go-to mass storage media for decades. A good tech understands how this venerable media works and understands magnetic media’s unique needs. This clip is...
Mazz Media
Motion
This live-action video program is about the word motion. The program is designed to reinforce and support a student's comprehension and retention of the word motion through use of video footage, photographs, diagrams and colorful,...
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Properties and Uses of Ultrasound
This is a lecture video discussing the properties and uses of ultrasound. The video begins by explaining the frequency of sound waves detectable by the human ear, and how ultrasound waves operate beyond the human hearing range. The video...
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Understanding Seismic Waves: Types, Origins, and Detection
This video is a lecture about seismic waves, specifically those produced by earthquakes. The video covers the basics of earthquakes, including where they originate and the different layers of the Earth. It also discusses the two main...
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Understanding the Structure and Action of Transformers
This video explains the structure and action of a transformer. The video discusses the two types of transformers, step up and step down, and provides examples for each. The video then goes into detail about the structure of a transformer...
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Electric Motor: How Current and Magnetic Fields Cause Rotation
The video is a lecture on electric motors, covering how a current carrying conductor placed in a magnetic field can cause rotation due to the motor effect, which is the force experienced by a current carrying wire in a magnetic field....
Schooling Online
Chemistry Properties and Structure of Matter: Properties of Matter - Physical Properties of Elements
The pirates are off to find more treasure! Will they make it across the stormy seas? This lesson will survey the physical properties of metals, non-metals and metalloids. Definitions included: physical property, standard ambient...
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Echo Sounding: Using Ultrasound to Locate Objects Beneath Water
This video is a lecture on echo sounding, a technique used by ships to locate objects beneath the surface of water. The video explains how ultrasound is partially reflected at the boundary between two different media, which is used to...
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Solenoid Basics Explained
Solenoid basics explained. In this video we take a look at the electromagnetic field of a solenoid coil. Learning how magnets work and how they can be used to control solenoids and solenoid valves. Working principles and working animations.
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Factors Affecting the Size of an Induced Potential in a Current-Carrying Wire
This is a lecture video that explains the factors that affect the size of an induced potential in a current carrying wire when it is moved relative to a magnetic field. The video discusses electromagnetic induction and demonstrates the...
Physics Girl
Oxygen is MAGNETIC?!
Liquid oxygen has unusual magnetic properties. This demonstration with the MIT Technical Services Group and a crazy blowtorch demonstration on the curie point of iron share a glimpse into how different kinds of magnetism work.
FuseSchool
PHYSICS - Magnetism - Motor Effect - Fleming's left hand rule
Sometimes physics and nature go hand in hand. In this video we’re going to look at using Fleming’s left hand rule to help us remember how current, magnetic fields and direction go together.
Science Buddies
How to Make a Homopolar Motor
What do you need to make a motor? Not much! In this quick activity, you will make a simple motor using nothing but a battery, magnet, and a piece of wire.
FuseSchool
PHYSICS - Magnetism - Current and Magnetic Fields
Electromagnets are incredibly useful. They can do all the things a normal magnet can do, but can also be switched on and off. Electromagnets have many uses, from moving cars in a scrap yard to high speed Maglev trains. The trains are...
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Specular and Diffuse Reflection: Understanding Reflection of Light
This is a lecture video explaining the concepts of specular and diffuse reflection. The video discusses how light rays follow the law of reflection, where the angle of incidence is always equal to the angle of reflection. It gives...