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See-Thru Science: How Research Electromagnets Work

Different kinds of magnets and why ones used in research are so different and special.

Aired 07/13/2020

WFSU Education

See-Thru Science: How Research Electromagnets Work

Clip: 7/13/2020 | 3m 37sVideo has Closed Captions

Different kinds of magnets and why ones used in research are so different and special.

Electromagnets can be large or small. The ones used at the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory (or MagLab) are REALLY big. This video explores what makes up an electromagnet, how they are created, and how they are used in scientific research. (Animation video provided by the MagLab.)

Aired 07/13/2020

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