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Electricity Basics
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Electricity: Harry Potter Type Wands
Students are introduced to a simple circuit and switch with a light bulb, similar to a Harry Potter type wand.
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Electricity: Harry Potter Type Wands
How can I build an electromagnet that moves paperclips?
Design and build an electromagnet which can carry paperclips over a distance of one metre.
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How can I build an electromagnet that moves paperclips?
Introduction to Current Electricity
Learn about current electricity and why it should be handled safely
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Introduction to Current Electricity
Julie-Claire Hamilton
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Instructor, Plant Operator Program
Julie-Claire Hamilton is an Instructor of the Plant Operator Program at Selkirk College.
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Julie-Claire Hamilton
Nichole Rama
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Civil Inspector
Nichole Rama is a Civil Inspector for British Columbia Hydro.
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Nichole Rama
Katie Au
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Project Manager and Partner
Katie Au is a Project Manager and Partner of BBA Inc., located in British Columbia.
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Katie Au
Catherine Roome
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President & Lead Executive Officer
Catherine Roome is the President & Lead Executive Officer for Technical Safety BC.
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Catherine Roome
Roger Bragg
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Construction Electrician
Roger Bragg is a Construction Electrician, practicing in Newfoundland.
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Roger Bragg
Physics Videos
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Physics Videos
Do Amps or Volts Kill You?
This resource explains electricity basics - volts, amps, currents, resistance, and why it is dangerous to touch electrical outlets with wet hands.
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Do Amps or Volts Kill You?
How can I move water with just a comb?
Have you ever experienced static electricity? Like when you pull a wool sweater over your head in the winter? See what else static electricity can do in this hands-on activity.
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How can I move water with just a comb?
What uses electricity?
Take a tour of different rooms in your home. Which items in each room use electricity? How do you know they use electricity?
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What uses electricity?
Jason Andrews, P.Eng
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Civil Engineer
Jason Andrews is a civil engineer at Stantec at the Point Lepreau Nuclear Generating Station.
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Jason Andrews, P.Eng
Mitchell Chaulk
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Computer Engineer and Project Manager
Mitchell Chaulk is a Computer Engineer and Project Manager for Solace Power.
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Mitchell Chaulk
Jackie Frampton
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Construction Electrician
Jackie Frampton is a construction electrician in Newfoundland.
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Jackie Frampton
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