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How to Build a Simple Electric Motor, Plus How it Works Instructional VideoHow to Build a Simple Electric Motor, Plus How it Works Instructional Video
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How to Build a Simple Electric Motor, Plus How it Works

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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 of videos about electromagnetism and is best viewed after the other two. The opening view provides links to the others.

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electric motors, electromagnetism

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electric motor, electromagnetic motor, electromagnetism, science
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Resource Details

Grade
6th - 12th
Subjects
Science
2 more...
Resource Type
Instructional Videos
Media Length
2:17
Audience
For Teacher Use
Instructional Strategy
Flipped Classroom
Usage Permissions
Fine Print: Educational Use

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