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Energy & Electricity in Science : How Does a Solenoid Work?

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Uploaded by on Dec 11, 2008

A solenoid works by having electricity flow through its copper wire that is provided by a power supply and a switch. Discover how a solenoid becomes a magnet when electricity is supplied to it with information from a science teacher in this free video on electricity and science lessons.

Expert: Steve Jones
Contact: www.marlixint.com
Bio: Steve Jones is an experienced mathematics and science teacher.
Filmmaker: Paul Volniansky

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  • Helped alot! I've just started a 2 year electrical tafe course and its good to know I have your videos to watch!

  • MY TEaCHER ALWAYS DRAW SELENOID USING A COIL SYMBOL!! I THOUGHT ITS ONLY COIL WITHOUT METAl!!

  • i am trying to make a switch for my old computer fan just for an experiment :D

  • thanks,helped me for my test tmr!

  • thanks loads

  • nice

    

  • The beginning is good but the last part about circuit breaker is very confusing...

  • thx bro i get it now

  • circuit breaker?

  • tat sounds more like a relay than a solenoid.

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