Physics topic
Electricity & magnetism simulations
Build understanding of current, resistance, fields and induction with circuits, motors, generators and electrical measurement labs.
Where does electrical energy go?
Start with a DC circuit and measure current as voltage changes. Then compare a motor and generator: identify the energy input and output in each system.
- Voltage, current and resistance
- Electric and magnetic fields
- Electromagnetic induction and AC
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These labs provide a route into the topic. Make a prediction first, then use the controls to test it.
All electricity & magnetism experiments
DC circuits & Ohm’s law2D →Charges & electric fields2D →Magnetic fields & compass2D →DC circuits & Ohm’s law · 3D3D →Charges & electric fields · 3D3D →Magnetic fields & compass · 3D3D →DC electric motor · 3D3D →AC generator · 3D3D →Faraday’s law · 3D3D →Coulomb’s law · 3D3D →Resistance of a wire · 3D3D →Transformer · 3D3D →Capacitor charging · 3D3D →AC resonance · 3D3D →EMF & internal resistance · 3D3D →Sensor potential divider · 3D3D →
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