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Ampère's Law: Crash Course Physics #33

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Give credit where credit is due—thank Ampere any time you use an electric motor! The 33rd installment in the Crash Course physics series explains how Ampere's Law applies to a long, straight wire. The discussion then expands to the forces between two parallel wires as well as their magnetic fields.

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CCSS: Adaptable
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Instructional Ideas
  • Flip the classroom and assign the video as homework; use class time for practice
  • Record new vocabulary and examples in a concept map
Classroom Considerations
  • Builds on an understanding of all types of circuits
  • This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
  • Visuals and animations add clarity to complex topics
  • Highlights key vocabulary with written definitions and explanations
Cons
  • None