Module 10: Magnetism
Section outline
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Figure 10.1 The magnificent spectacle of the Aurora Borealis, or northern lights, glows in the northern sky above Bear Lake near Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. Shaped by the Earth’s magnetic field, this light is produced by radiation spewed from solar storms. Joshua Strang, USAF is licensed under a CC BY (Attribution) license
Chapter Outline
- Introduction to Magnetism
- Magnets
- Ferromagnets
- Electromagnets
- Current: Source of All Magnets
- Magnetic Fields and Magnetic Field Lines
- Magnetic Field Rules
Upon completion of this module, you will be able to:
- Define: magnetic force (CLO1)(CLO2)(CLO3)
- Explain the effects of magnetic fields on moving charge (CLO2)(CLO3)
- Describe and differentiate between DC and AC current. (CLO2)(CLO3)
- Explain how a transformer works, and solve problems using the transformer formula. (CLO2)(CLO3)(CLO5)
- Describe how electric motors work and the role of magnetism in their function. (CLO2)(CLO3)
To achieve these objectives:
- Read and view the Module 10: Chapter 10: Magnetism in Moodle
- Read Chapter 10: Magnetism in the Exploring the Physical World Introductory Chemistry and Physics Pressbook
- Complete Module 10: Chapter 10: Magnetism Assignment
- Complete Module 10: Chapter 10: Magnetism Discussion
- Complete the Module 10: Video (VWS) Assignment - Magnetism
- Complete the Module 10: Activity Assignment - Magnetism
- Complete the Module 10: Report Assignment - Magnetism
Module Pressbooks Resources and Activities
You will find the following resources and activities in this module at the Pressbooks website. Click on the links below to access or complete each item.
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Opened: Wednesday, October 25, 2023, 8:07 AMDue: Wednesday, November 1, 2023, 8:07 AM
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Opened: Wednesday, October 25, 2023, 8:07 AMDue: Wednesday, November 1, 2023, 8:07 AM
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