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Visual Learning Systems
Introduction to Electromagnetism
This video introduces the Electromagnetism series. This program explores the various properties of magnets and the characteristics of magnetic force. Colorful graphics and real-life footage explain how magnets are used in generating...
Curated OER
How to Build a Simple Electric Motor, Plus How it Works
When electric current moves through a magnetic field, a force is created that can actually power a motor. Learn how to build a simple electromagnetic motor by watching this colorful and upbeat video. This episode is the third in a series...
Science for Kids
Science Kids: How to Videos: Make an Electric Motor
Learn how to make a simple electric motor using a cell, tape, wire, magnets, scissors, paperclips, and a cylinder in this video. After the demonstration, understand how the motor works with some explanation and analysis questions. [2:18]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Hair Dryer: Compare the Hair Dryer Motor to the One You Can Build
In this video we compare our hair dryer motor to the motor we built. [2:15]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Electric Motor: Build Your Own Motor
In this video we show you how to build a simple motor.
University of Virginia
Uva Virtual Lab: Ac & Dc Electric Motors
An explanation of how magnetic attraction and repulsion are used to make both DC and AC electric motors. Check out the video clips for understanding
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Electric Motor: Spinning Compass
By pulsing the connection to the battery we can cause a compass to spin. How is this working?
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....