Curated Video
Calculating the Force on a Conducting Wire in a Magnetic Field
This video explains how to calculate the magnitude of the force acting on a conducting wire when it is placed in a magnetic field. The video starts by explaining the motor effect and how a current carrying conductor experiences a force...
Physics Girl
Exploding soda cans with electromagnets in SLOW MOTION ft Joe Hanson
Watch a soda can rip itself apart in a fiery explosion at 11,000fps with a Phantom high speed camera. Running a current through a coil, produces an electromagnet. Turn up the voltage in this experiment, and make that current strong...
msvgo
Potentiometer
This nugget explains the construction, mathematical derivations and applications of a potentiometer device.
FuseSchool
PHYSICS - Electricity - Wires
A broken wire means two things; 1. It won’t work properly anymore. 2. It’s dangerous and shouldn’t be used. In this video we’re going to look at wires, the wiring of a plug and why insulation is important. Wires inside walls carry...
Curated Video
Introduction to Mains Electricity: Plugs, Sockets, and Safety Devices
The video discusses how devices we use every day are connected to the mains electricity supply. It explains the three types of wires present in a plug - the earth wire, the neutral wire and the live wire - and what each of their...
Curated Video
Loudspeakers and the Motor Effect: Converting Electric Currents into Sound Waves
This is a lecture video explaining how loudspeakers work by utilizing the motor effect, which is when a current-carrying conductor experiences a force when placed in a magnetic field. The video demonstrates this effect on a conductor...
Programming Electronics Academy
Resistance Part One: Base Electronics: 5
A discussion of resistance, and how to understand it.
DoodleScience
Resistance _ GCSE Physics
An electric current flows when electrons move through a conductor, such as a metal wire. The moving electrons can collide with the ions in the metal. This makes it more difficult for the current to flow, and causes resistance. The length...
DoodleScience
Transformers and the National Grid _ GCSE Physics
Electricity is transferred from power stations to consumers through the wires and cables of the National Grid. When a current flows through a wire some energy is lost as heat. The higher the current, the more heat is lost. To reduce...
Physics Girl
Why outlets spark when unplugging - EMF & Inductors
When we cut the electricity to an inductor, we get a sudden intense spark across the switch. This is known as inductive kickback or a back EMF and is produced because of Faraday’s Law of Induction. Not mean to be tried at home! The...
Curated Video
Electrical Current Explained
What is electrical current? How does electricity work. In this video we learn what is electrical current, alternating current, direct current, ammeters, multimeter, power monitor, GFCI, circuit breaker, fuses, resistors and much much more!
FuseSchool
Current & Magnetic Fields
Current & Magnetic Fields | Magnetism | Physics | FuseSchool 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...
Curated Video
Introduction to Electromagnetism and its Applications
The video explains how an electric current flowing through a conducting wire produces a magnetic field around the wire. The video explores some of the uses of electromagnetism, including electromagnetic lifts used to separate iron and...
Curated Video
Magnetic Fields Around Solenoids: Explained
This video is a lecture on solenoids and the magnetic field that forms around them. The lecturer explains the concept of magnetic fields and how they can form around conducting wires. They demonstrate how the direction of the current...
Curated Video
Electricity Generation: Comparing Domestic and Industrial Generators
This video explains the process of electricity generation on an industrial level. It describes how a voltage and current can be induced in a conductor by moving it relative to a magnetic field, and compares two types of electricity...
FuseSchool
PHYSICS - Magnetism - Forces and conductors
In this video we explore what factors affect the size of the force on a wire carrying an electric current when it is placed in a magnetic field.
msvgo
Comparison of Physical Properties of Metals and Non-Metals
It explains the physical properties of metals and non-metals.
Science Buddies
Basic Circuits Kit: Conductors and Insulators
This video shows how to use a few simple materials (lightbulb, batteries, and alligator clips) to create a circuit to light up a lightbulb. From there, the video shows how to use the circuit to experiment and determine if various...
Curated Video
Physical Quantities and Measurements: Using Basic Instruments to Measure Different Quantities
The video is a lecture presentation focused on physical quantities and measurements. The speaker begins by defining what a physical quantity is, and explains how different quantities like length, mass, and volume can be measured using...
msvgo
Force Between Two Parallel Currents - The ampere
This nugget explains the forces of attraction and repulsion between two current carrying conductors. It also explains the working of Roget's spiral to illustrate these phenomena.
FuseSchool
PHYSICS - Magnetism - Electric Motors
In this video we going to give you an quick understanding on how electric motors work with some magnets and a wire
Science Buddies
How to Use a Breadboard
This tutorial shows you how to use a solderless breadboard to build an electronic circuit, including the basics of how a breadboard works and some common mistakes that beginners make.
Visual Learning Systems
Understanding Home Wiring and Grounding for Electrical Safety
This video provides a brief overview of the wiring in homes and the role of an electrician in setting up safe electrical circuits. It explains the purpose of the ground wire and how it helps protect against short circuits. The video also...
DoodleScience
Electromagnets and Electromagnetic Induction _ GCSE Physics
When a current flows through a wire it causes a magnetic field to be produced around the wire. For a single piece of wire, the magnetic field is made up of concentric circles around the centre. If you coil the wire up however, the...