This category is about electric and the magnetic fields. A non-zero electric field is produced by the presence of electrically charged particles, and gives rise to the electric force; this is the force that causes static electricity and drives the flow of electric charge (electric current) in electrical conductors. The magnetic field, on the other hand, can be produced by the motion of electric charges, or electric current, and gives rise to the magnetic force associated with magnets. The term "electromagnetism" comes from the fact that the electric and magnetic fields generally cannot be described independently of one another. A changing magnetic field produces an electric field (this is the phenomenon of electromagnetic induction, which underlies the operation of electrical generators, induction motors, and transformers). Similarly, a changing electric field generates a magnetic field.
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Shows the basic concepts behind these components which power all sorts of things such as cars, PCs, cameras, and cell phones.
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Information about this component which plays a crucial role in electronics as it stores electrons for when they're needed most, dumping a huge charge instead of a steady flow.
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Features detailed information on the subject such as basic concepts, units, circuits, generators, and uses.
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Information about what makes this key part of motors, tape decks, VCRs and other devices.
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Explains their uses and the electromagnetic properties that allow these units pinpoint and identify their target.
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A resource using a video introducing electromagnetic waves, their behaviors, and how scientists visualize these data.
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A set of very simple experiments, featured by Exploratorium, each one with details on materials, assembly, how to do, and an explanation of the physical laws involved.
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An edible physics experiment with static electricity and Rice Krispies.
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A resource using a video introducing electromagnetic waves, their behaviors, and how scientists visualize these data.
[ Teens/Mature Teens ]
Shows the basic concepts behind these components which power all sorts of things such as cars, PCs, cameras, and cell phones.
[ Teens/Mature Teens ]
Explains their uses and the electromagnetic properties that allow these units pinpoint and identify their target.
[ Teens/Mature Teens ]
Information about this component which plays a crucial role in electronics as it stores electrons for when they're needed most, dumping a huge charge instead of a steady flow.
[ Kids/Teens ]
A set of very simple experiments, featured by Exploratorium, each one with details on materials, assembly, how to do, and an explanation of the physical laws involved.
[ Teens/Mature Teens ]
Features detailed information on the subject such as basic concepts, units, circuits, generators, and uses.
[ Teens/Mature Teens ]
Information about what makes this key part of motors, tape decks, VCRs and other devices.
[ Kids ]
An edible physics experiment with static electricity and Rice Krispies.
