MinutePhysics
How to Destroy a Magnet
Magnets are amazingly strong... but there's a very easy way to destroy them. All you need to know is a little bit about ferromagnetism, paramagnetism, and temperature!
SciShow
How to Make the World's Simplest Motor: SciShow Experiments
Hank builds a simple electric motor just powerful enough to make a small screw spin, but also strong enough to blow your mind.
SciShow Kids
How to Find a Meteorite!
Maybe you've seen a shooting star, a bright streak of light that zips across the sky! But did you know that those shooting stars are actually rocks falling from space? And sometimes you can find them on the ground! Find out how with...
SciShow Kids
Turtle Travel Tips: How Magnets Can Help Us Navigate | Magnetoreception
When people travel a long distance, they'll usually use a map. But there are lots of animals that travel really long distances, too, and they can't use maps... so how do they not get lost? Our friend Dr. Turtleman calls in to explain!...
SciShow
Why Are the Inner and Outer Planets Different?
The planets in our solar system have a very specific order. But have you wondered why they have the order they do?
MinutePhysics
MAGNETS - How Do They Work
How do magnets work? Why do they attract and repel at long distances? Is it magic? No... it's quantum mechanics, and a bit more, as we explain in this, the longest MinutePhysics video ever.
Curated Video
Exploring Magnetic Levitation for Cheaper Weightless Experimentation and Mining
Scientists at the University of Nottingham are conducting zero gravity experiments using magnetic levitation in their own laboratory, which could potentially revolutionize the field of space research and mineral mining. By manipulating...
Curated Video
Magnetic field
A field of force produced by a magnetic object or a changing electrical field. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig Science Glossary...
Curated Video
Electromagnetic radiation
A wave with both magnetic and electrical field components, which oscillate perpendicular to each other. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions....
Curated Video
Ferrofluids
We compare the properties of three iron mixtures: iron and water, iron and oil and a ferrofluid - a mixture of compounds containing iron and oil. First, we look at how iron filings behave when mixed with water and then oil. We then hold...
Curated Video
Magnetic Strength
We use two magnets and a set of scales to examine magnetic field and strength. One magnet is attached to the scales and a second is lowered towards it. When opposite poles are facing each other, the weight on the scales decreases as the...
Curated Video
Forming Iron Sulfide
We examine the different properties of iron and sulfur when they are mixed and when they are chemically combined. When iron and sulfur are mixed they retain their individual properties. When they react chemically to form iron sulfide...
Curated Video
What Are Magnets?
What are the properties of magnets, and why are they useful to us? Physics - Electricity And Circuits - Learning Points. A permanent magnet is a piece of metal that possesses a magnetic field. The magnetic field is strongest at the...
Curated Video
Using magnetism – True or false
True or false ... All metals are magnetic? Physical processes -Electricity and magnetism - Using magnetism Learning Points Not all metals are magnetic. A Twig Tidbit Film - True or False? The children have to determine if a statement is...
Curated Video
Using magnetism – Clip
Discover how magnets have helped us to navigate the globe. Physical processes - Electricity and magnetism - Using magnetism Learning Points Magnetic compasses help navigate the globe. A Twig Tidbit Film - Clip. A short film that extends...
Curated Video
Magnetism – Did you know?
Did you know that when a coil of metal moves within a magnetic field it produces electricity? Physical processes - Electricity and magnetism - Magnetism Learning Points A coil of metal moving within a magnetic field produces electricity....
Curated Video
Maglev train
Find out how electromagnets power the world's fastest train. Physical processes -Electricity and magnetism - Using magnetism Learning Points Electromagnets are only magnetic when electricity flows through them. The magnetism of...
Curated Video
Advanced separation
Find out how advanced separation processes are used to separate substances in complex mixtures. Material processes - Separating mixtures - Other means of separation Learning Points Chromatography separates pigments in a liquid....
Curated Video
Magnetism
Find out how magnetic and non-magnetic materials are separated at a junkyard using a giant magnet. Physical processes - Electricity and magnetism - Magnetism Learning Points Magnetism is a force that acts upon magnetic material. A...
Flipping Physics
Lenz's Law
In this episode, Mr. P takes us deeper into Faraday's law, exploring the crucial element of direction by introducing Lenz's law. Lenz's law states that the induced current in a circuit, due to a change in magnetic flux, is directed to...
Flipping Physics
Inductance of an Ideal Solenoid
Unravel the intricacies of ideal solenoids with us! We break down the equations for induced emf, exploring Faraday's Law and the inductor formula. Dive deep into integrals, variables, and solenoid length, demystifying the math behind...
Flipping Physics
Maxwell's Equations
In this next episode, Mr. P guides us through the culmination of electromagnetic knowledge – Maxwell's equations. After a quick recap of Gauss's law and its magnetic counterpart, the class dives into Faraday's law of induction, unveiling...
Flipping Physics
Gauss's Law for Magnetism
In this episode, Mr. P delves into Gauss's law for magnetism, unraveling the mysteries of magnetic flux through closed surfaces. Exploring the hypothetical existence of magnetic monopoles, the class speculates on the implications of...
Science Buddies
Stopping Dog from Eating Cat Poop (with engineering)
Automatic Dog (or cat) Treat Dispenser with Arduino