Learning about Magnetism (Second Edition)

Uses old silent film footage, animation, and practical demonstrations to explore the physical properties of magnets and explain their ultimate source. Demonstrates various materials through which magnetism may pass, polarity, and the shape of magnetic fields. Illustrates the principle behind electomagnets and points out that magnetism is ultimately associated with spinning particles within the atom.

More in Introduction to Physical Science Series

  1. Learning about Electric Current (Second Edition) 1974
  2. Learning about Heat (Second Edition) 1974
  3. Learning about Sound (Second Edition) 1974
  4. Learning about Magnetism (Second Edition) 1975
  5. Learning about Nuclear Energy (Second Edition) 1975
  6. Learning about Light (Second Edition) 1976

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