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Science Nuggets - Electricity and Magnetism


What you'll learn

Magnetic Effects of Direct Current Flow Through a Conductor (Basic Electrical Motors)
Magnetic Effects of Direct Current Flow Through a Conductor (Basic Electrical Motors).Flux Density. Right Hand Grip Rule for Orientation of Magnetic Field. Arrow Analogy for Direction of Current Flow.
Magnetism
Magnetism. This Science Nugget looks at Magnetism, what causes it and how it occurs through both natural and man made means. Ferromagnetic Materials.Electromagnet.Magnet Flux- Phi - Teslas - Webers.
Effects of a Magnetic Field on a Conductor
Effects of a Magnetic Field on a Conductor.How currents are caused - induced - when a Magnetic Field crosses it. Free Electrons.Flemings Right Hand Rule for Generators is Demonstrated. Factors that affect the strength of Magnetic Field and Current Flow.
Force on a Current Carrying Conductor within a Magnetic Field
Force on a Current Carrying Conductor within a Magnetic Field. Flemings Left Hand Rule for Motors is Introduced. Rules of Attraction.
Effects of Alternating Current on a Conductor
Effects of Alternating Current on a Conductor. Reactance and Impedance.