Free online courseMagnets, Magnetism and Charges

Duration of the online course: 3 hours and 21 minutes

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Learn the fundamentals of magnetism and charges in this free online course. Explore topics like magnetic fields, Lorentz force, and the motor principle with step-by-step guidance.

Course Description

Embark on an enlightening journey into the fascinating world of magnets, magnetism, and charges with the course "Magnets, Magnetism and Charges." With a duration of 3 hours and 21 minutes, this comprehensive course is tailored to lay down the fundamental principles of magnetism in a simplified and structured manner. Belonging to the category of Basic Studies and positioned within the subcategory of Physics, this course offers a deep dive into the fundamental concepts and intriguing phenomena associated with magnetic fields and forces.

The course initiates with an introduction to magnets, laying the foundational understanding needed to grasp the subsequent, more complex concepts. You will gain insight into why magnets exhibit magnetic properties, delving into an explanation that unpacks the underlying science behind magnetism. From there, the focus shifts to the magnetic field generated by a current-carrying wire, elucidating the principles and calculations needed to comprehend this essential phenomenon.

Building on these basics, the course moves forward to explain the magnetic field of a coil, supplemented with practical example calculations to solidify your understanding. As you progress, you will encounter the Lorentz Force, a pivotal concept in magnetism, and learn to apply the Right Hand Rule to determine the direction of magnetic forces on charged particles. Detailed explanations and example problems pave the way for a thorough grasp of the forces at play.

Further exploration of the Lorentz Force encompasses calculations of the magnetic force on charged particles and a deep dive into the behavior of these particles in magnetic fields. You will also learn how the Lorentz Force affects current-carrying wires, providing a comprehensive understanding of forces due to parallel wires with currents in the same or opposite directions.

The course doesn't stop at static principles. It progresses to dynamic applications, such as the Motor Principle and Simple DC Motors, offering a hands-on guide to constructing a DIY electromagnetic train using just a battery and two magnets. This practical application underscores the real-world relevance of magnetic principles and enhances conceptual understanding through tangible experimentation.

To add further depth, the course includes explanations and example problems related to the Velocity Selector and Mass Spectrometer, illustrating how these devices utilize magnetic fields for their operation. Additionally, there's a unique interlude with "Imagine" by John Lennon performed by Light in Babylon, emphasizing the universal allure of scientific discovery blended with artistic inspiration.

Finally, the course culminates with a detailed analysis of the superposition of magnetic fields, presented through multiple examples to ensure a robust comprehension of this advanced topic. Through a methodical, step-by-step approach, this course promises to demystify the intricacies of magnetism and charges, equipping you with the knowledge and skillset to navigate the magnetic phenomena that govern the physical world.

Conteúdo do Curso

  • Video class: Magnetism (1 of 13) Magnets

    0h11m

  • Exercise: _Which of the following elements can be magnetized at room temperature?

  • Video class: Magnetism (2 of 13) Why are Magnets Magnetic, An Explanation

    0h07m

  • Exercise: _Which of the following elements are magnetic under normal conditions?

  • Video class: Magnetism (3 of 13) Magnetic Field of a Current Carrying Wire, An Explanation

    0h10m

  • Exercise: _What is Right-hand rule number one used for in determining the direction of the magnetic field from a current carrying wire?

  • Video class: Magnetism (4 of 13) Magnetic Field of a Wire, Calculations

    0h06m

  • Exercise: _What is the current needed to generate a magnetic field of 3.5 x 10^-6 Tesla at a distance of 25 centimeters from a current-carrying wire?

  • Video class: Magnetism (5 of 13) Magnetic Field of a Coil, An Explanation

    0h12m

  • Exercise: _What is the direction of the magnetic field running through a coil of wire with a current running up through the wire?

  • Video class: Magnetism (6 of 13) Magnetic Field of a Coil, Example Calculations

    0h06m

  • Exercise: _What is the equation used to calculate the magnetic field strength inside a coil?

  • Video class: Magnetism (7 of 13) Lorentz Force on a Charged Particle, Right Hand Rule

    0h11m

  • Exercise: _What is the right-hand rule used for in determining the direction of the force on a charged particle moving through a magnetic field?

  • Video class: Magnetism (8 of 13) Lorentz Force, Calculate Magnetic Force on Charged Particle

    0h08m

  • Exercise: _What is the angle between the velocity of a charged particle and the magnetic field when the particle is moving perpendicular to the magnetic field?

  • Video class: Magnetism (13 of 14) The Lorentz Force, Charged Particles in Magnetic Fields

    0h08m

  • Exercise: _What happens to a charged particle when it is put at rest in a magnetic field?

  • Video class: Magnetism (12 of 13) The Lorentz Force, Charged Particles in Magnetic Fields

    0h09m

  • Exercise: _What happens to a positively charged particle when it enters a magnetic field?

  • Video class: Magnetism (9 of 13) Lorentz Force, Force on a Current Carrying Wire

    0h09m

  • Exercise: _What is the equation used to determine the magnitude of the force on a current carrying wire in a magnetic field?

  • Video class: Magnetism (10 of 13) Magnetic Force Due to Parallel Wires, Current Same Direction

    0h05m

  • Exercise: _What is the direction of the magnetic field from wire number 1?

  • Video class: Magnetism (11 of 13) Magnetic Force Due to Parallel Wires, Current Opposite Directions

    0h08m

  • Exercise: _What is the direction of the force on wire number two in relation to wire number one?

  • Video class: Magnetism (13 of 13) The Motor Principle and Simple DC Motors

    0h06m

  • Exercise: _What is a motor?

  • Video class: Simple DIY Electromagnetic Train from a Battery and Two Magnets

    0h03m

  • Exercise: _What is the purpose of the foam or brass washer in the electric train setup?

  • Video class: Velocity Selector: An Example Problem

    0h10m

  • Exercise: _What is the equation to calculate the electric field strength between two charged plates?

  • Video class: Velocity Selector: An Explanation

    0h12m

  • Exercise: _What is a velocity selector?

  • Video class: Mass Spectometer: An Explanation

    0h12m

  • Exercise: _What is the acceleration voltage between the positively charged and negatively charged plates in the ion source of a bain bridge mass spectrometer?

  • Video class: Mass Spectrometer: An Example Problem

    0h15m

  • Exercise: _What is the purpose of a mass spectrometer?

  • Video class: Imagine - John Lennon - Light in Babylon

    0h04m

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