Ep 5. Electromagnet

Science Max: Experiments At Large is an educational show that is perfect for kids, and highlights different science experiments that are both engaging and entertaining. In season 2 episode 5, titled "Electromagnet," the host Phil demonstrates the properties of electromagnets.

The episode kicks off with Phil giving an introduction to electromagnets and what they can do. He explains that electromagnets are created by passing an electric current through a wire that is wrapped around a ferromagnetic core. Phil then goes on to demonstrate how to create a simple electromagnet using a battery, wire, and nail.

After demonstrating how to make an electromagnet, Phil performs a couple of experiments to showcase the strength of an electromagnet. In the first experiment, he uses a battery, a length of wire, and a nail to pick up paper clips. He then goes on to perform the same experiment, with a twist. Phil shows how the number of turns in the wire can increase the strength of an electromagnet, and shows how he can pick up more paper clips with the same battery and nail, just by using more turns of wire.

Next, Phil demonstrates how to create a form of transportation using electromagnets. He uses a battery, a length of wire, and a magnet to create a simple train track. He then places a paper clip on the train, and uses an electromagnet to move the train along the track. Phil notes that this technology is used in real-world transportation systems, such as Maglev trains.

In one of the most exciting experiments of the episode, Phil demonstrates how he can use an electromagnet to create a hoverboard. Using a skateboard, battery, wire, and magnets, he creates a hoverboard that can float above the ground using magnetism. Phil notes that this technology is still in development, but it is exciting to think about the possibility of hoverboards in the future.

Phil then goes on to demonstrate a couple of other experiments using electromagnets. He shows how to create a simple electric motor using a battery, wire, and magnet, and also shows how to create an experiment that showcases the strength of an electromagnet by lifting a television. Finally, Phil explains how electromagnets relate to the larger world of physics, by demonstrating how they are used in particle accelerators to smash particles together.

Overall, "Electromagnet" on Science Max: Experiments At Large provides a fantastic introduction to the world of electromagnets. Phil's engaging and entertaining style makes learning about science something that is both fun and informative. By the end of the episode, viewers will have a solid understanding of how electromagnets work, and how they can be used in a variety of different ways.