Physics SL
Physics SL
5
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Theme A - Space, Time & Motion
Theme A - Space, Time & Motion
Theme B - The Particulate Nature Of Matter
Theme B - The Particulate Nature Of Matter
Theme C - Wave Behaviour
Theme C - Wave Behaviour
Theme D - Fields
Theme D - Fields
Theme E - Nuclear & Quantum Physics
Theme E - Nuclear & Quantum Physics
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Theme D - Fields
Physics SL
Physics SL

Theme D - Fields

Unveiling Electromagnetism: From Ancient Rocks To Modern Science

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What is electromagnetism? 🤔

  • Definition: Electromagnetism is the phenomenon we observe when charge moves in a circuit.
  • Effect: When there's an electric current, it creates a magnetic field.

🍎 Real-world example: Think of it like when you play music through a speaker. The speaker uses an electromagnet to vibrate and produce sound. It's electric current making a magnetic effect!

Historical journey of magnetism 🏛

  • Before the age of circuits and batteries, people noticed magnetic rocks (like lodestones).
  • These rocks had an uncanny ability to point towards magnetic north.

🚤 Real-world example: Imagine you're an ancient sailor, navigating the vast oceans. You don’t have GPS or a compass. But hey, you’ve got a magnetic rock that always points you to the North! That's ancient navigation magic right there.

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Theme D - Fields
Physics SL
Physics SL

Theme D - Fields

Unveiling Electromagnetism: From Ancient Rocks To Modern Science

Word Count Emoji
640 words
Reading Time Emoji
4 mins read
Updated at Emoji
Last edited on 5th Nov 2024

Table of content

What is electromagnetism? 🤔

  • Definition: Electromagnetism is the phenomenon we observe when charge moves in a circuit.
  • Effect: When there's an electric current, it creates a magnetic field.

🍎 Real-world example: Think of it like when you play music through a speaker. The speaker uses an electromagnet to vibrate and produce sound. It's electric current making a magnetic effect!

Historical journey of magnetism 🏛

  • Before the age of circuits and batteries, people noticed magnetic rocks (like lodestones).
  • These rocks had an uncanny ability to point towards magnetic north.

🚤 Real-world example: Imagine you're an ancient sailor, navigating the vast oceans. You don’t have GPS or a compass. But hey, you’ve got a magnetic rock that always points you to the North! That's ancient navigation magic right there.

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