Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Electromagnetic Waves and the Electromagnetic Spectrum
Learn about the coupling of an electric field with a magnetic field to create electromagnetic waves in this video. Video also discusses how different types of electromagnetic waves have different wavelengths which forms the...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Electric Motors: Part 1
A video lecture discussing the force of the magnetic field that turns an electric motor. Video also shows how to calculate net torque on a loop of current in a wire. [10:35]
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Using a Compass to Find Your Way
Kelsey and Ryan show how to use a compass as they race through their orienteering course in this video segment from ZOOM. [2:23]
Other
City College of San Francisco: Earth Rocks!: Paleomagnetism
Brief review of paleomagnetism, specifically their role in better understanding Plate Tectonics. [8:35]
NASA
Science at Nasa: Science Casts: Hidden Magnetic Portals Around Earth
A NASA-sponsored researcher at the University of Iowa has developed a way for spacecraft to hunt down hidden magnetic portals in the vicinity of Earth. These portals link the magnetic field of our planet to that of the Sun. (June 28,...
PBS
Pbs Kids: Animations: How Does a Solenoid Work?
Narrated animation visually explains how a solenoid uses a magnetic field to do mechanical work. (30 secs) Uses Quicktime.
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]
PBS
Pbs: Nova Labs: The Dynamic Sun
This short piece explains how the sun's magnetism is a important aspect of the function of the sun. [3:17]
University of Virginia
Uva Virtual Lab: Magnetic Induction (X Ray)
This lab will allow observation of the manipulation of magnetic fields and pushing electrons through a circuit to understand magnetic induction. Check out the video clips.
Minute Earth
Minute Earth: Our Atmosphere Is Escaping!
Find out why the two lightest elements are the only two gases that escape Earth's atmosphere. [2:17]
Crash Course
Crash Course Astronomy #11: The Earth
Phil starts the planet-by-planet tour of the solar system right here at home, Earth. [10:14]
Crash Course
Crash Course Physics #35: How Power Gets to Your Home
In this video [8:33] episode of Crash Course Physics, Shini talks to us about how power gets to our homes. It's kind of amazing when you think about it and much more complicated than it may seem!
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Electricity and Magnetism: Magnetism 8
A continued discussion of the magnetic forces that two current-carrying wires exert on each other.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Electricity and Magnetism: Magnetism 3
Discover what happens when a speeding proton goes through a magnetic field. [10:48]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Electricity and Magnetism: Magnetism 9: Electric Motors
Video lecture explores using a magnetic field to exert torque on a rotating circuit. [10:36]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Thanksgiving Math: Green Bean Matherole
A Thanksgiving dinner compared to a vector field.
PBS
Pbs: Nova Labs: Earth's Magnetic Shield
Find out about the one thing that protects Earth from solar flares and storms, Earth's magnetic shield. [2:05]
Derek Owens
Physical Science: Electric Current and Magnetic Fields
An introduction to the magnetic fields caused by current flow through a wire. [10:01]
Learn Engineering
Learn Engineering: Electrical Transformer: How It Works?
A video explaining how a transformer delivers voltage at a different voltage than it receives from AC power. Learn about how electromagnetic induction is the basic working principle of the transformer. Video explores the basic...
Learn Engineering
Learn Engineering: Working of Synchronous Motor
A video discussing a synchronous motor, which is a motor that is run at a constant speed. Learn how there is an interaction between a constant and rotating magnetic field that allows the motor to have a constant speed. Site also includes...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Electricity and Magnetism: Magnetism 12: Induced Current in a Wire
Discover induced current and EMF in a moving wire from a magnetic field. [12:08]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Tracing a Magnetic Field
This video demonstrates that a compass will align with the lines of force around a magnet. [0:27]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Magnet Near Compass
This demonstration explores the effect of a permanent magnet on compass. [1:04]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Increase Strength of Magnet
This video demonstrates how we can increase the strength of a bar magnet using a piece of steel. [0:54]