Science Buddies
LED Circuit Design: Solve for Current with Known Resistor
Learn to design LED circuits for maximum efficiency, including choosing a battery and resistors, in this electrical engineering project.
Flipping Physics
Charge and Current vs. Time in an RC Circuit
Explore the dynamics of RC circuits in this informative lesson. Unveil the charge and current as functions of time within an RC circuit. We dive into the Kirchhoff’s Loop Rule and differential equations to derive key insights. Witness...
Flipping Physics
RC Circuit Basics
Good morning! In this episode of Flipping Physics, we explore the dynamic world of RC circuits—combining resistors and capacitors in electric circuits. Discover how electric potential differences, current, and charge on capacitor plates...
Flipping Physics
Ammeter and Voltmeter - Where Do They Go?
Good morning! Join us on Flipping Physics as we delve into the critical aspects of measuring current and electric potential difference using ammeters and voltmeters. Discover the correct placement of ammeters and why they belong in...
ATHS Engineering
POE Circuit Sample Problems
Today, we will walk through four sample problems: one basic Ohm's Law problem, one series circuit, one parallel circuit, and a complex series circuit. This video is intended for use in engineering classes at Arsenal Technical HS.
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From Vaudeville Stages to the Silver Screens of Hollywood
The Warner brothers began their career in the Pittsburgh area by opening a small theater but soon realized the greater potential in making movies. This led them and others to shift from theater operations to film production, eventually...
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Electrode
An electrical conductor that connects to a non-metallic part of a circuit. 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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Volt (V)
The SI unit of electric potential or electromotive force. 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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Circuit breaker
A safety device used to prevent an overload of current in an electrical circuit. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig Science Glossary...
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Direct current (DC)
An electric current in which the flow of electric charge is consistently in one direction. 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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Electrical fuse
A safety device that breaks a circuit when the current exceeds a safe limit. 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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Electrical Safety
Whether it's a faulty appliance or a bolt of lightning, an electric shock can be fatal. How can we avoid electric shocks? Physics - Electricity And Circuits - Learning Points. If humans become part of an electric circuit they will...
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Circuits
What are circuits and why do we need them? What happens if you break a circuit? Physics - Electricity And Circuits - Learning Points. Circuits are composed of a voltage source and components. The current in a series circuit is the same...
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Resistance
What is resistance? Discover how it impedes electrical flow, and why understanding it can help us to build more effective circuits, and stay safe. Physics - Electricity And Circuits - Learning Points. Resistance is how well or poorly an...
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Factpack: How to Draw a Circuit
How do you design or explain a circuit using only pen and paper? Find out the universal symbols which stand for different parts of the circuit. Physics - Electricity And Circuits - Learning Points. A Twig FactPack Film. Open a discussion...
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Rock Star Shock
The story of one young guitarist, who befell the dangers of electricity. Why is electricity dangerous to humans? And is it only voltage which can be deadly? Physics - Electricity And Circuits - Learning Points. An electrical current of...
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The Big Chill
Melting icecaps are threatening one of the most important currents in the world, the Great Ocean Conveyor. If it stopped, it could have devastating impacts on our climate. Earth Science - Human Impacts - Learning Points. The Great Ocean...
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Electric Eels
Electric eels can generate amazing amounts of electricity inside their body. Discover how they use this for defence and to stun potential prey. Physics - Electricity And Circuits - Learning Points. Electric eels create electricity to...
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Electrical resistance
Opposition to the flow of a current within a circuit, measured in ohms. 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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Electricity – Jigsaw
What is it? ... These are electricity pylons! Physical processes - Electricity and magnetism - Electricity A Twig Tidbit Film - Jigsaw. An image is slowly revealed as pieces of the jigsaw are removed. The children have to identify it.
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Series and parallel circuits – What happens next?
Two bulbs are added to a series circuit ... what happens next? Physical processes -Electricity and magnetism - Series and parallel circuits A Twig Tidbit Film - What happens next? A short section of film is played and the children have...
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Electricity – Clip
Discover who makes sure the electricity stays switched on in our homes. Physical processes - Electricity and magnetism - Electricity Learning Points Electricity only flows when a circuit is complete. A Twig Tidbit Film - Clip. A short...
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Circuit symbols
Learn how to identify universal circuit symbols. Physical processes - Electricity and magnetism - Electrical circuits Learning Points Electrical circuits are drawn using universal circuit symbols. When drawing a circuit it is important...
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Series circuits
Find out how to construct a series circuit. Physical processes - Electricity and magnetism - Series and parallel circuits Learning Points Series circuits connect components along a single path. Greater amounts of components in a circuit...