Magnets and Electromagnets

Categories: Key Stage 3, Science
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About Course

A Key Stage 3 physics course on magnetism: magnetic poles and materials, magnetic fields and field lines, the Earth’s magnetic field and compasses, how an electric current makes an electromagnet, how to make it stronger, and how electromagnets and simple D.C. motors are used.

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What Will You Learn?

  • Describe magnetic poles, attraction, repulsion and magnetic materials Draw magnetic field lines and explain how compasses work Explain how to make an electromagnet and the factors that change its strength Describe uses of electromagnets and the basic principle of a D.C. motor

Course Content

Course Lessons

  • Magnetic poles and materials
  • Magnetic fields and the Earth
  • Electromagnets
  • Using electromagnets and D.C. motors

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