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Electromagnetism Changes Everything

Danish natural philosopher Hans Christian Oersted uncovered the manner in which a magnet is affected by the flow of electric current, paving the way for later discoveries by Ampère and Faraday and the eventual creation of electrical machines that would directly affect society.

English
  • Runtime 30 minutes
  • Content Rating United States of America TV-PG
  • Production Company United States The Great Courses
  • Created January 15, 2025 by
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  • Modified January 15, 2025 by
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