Episode of Series “Introduction to physical science”.
This film explores the mysteries and practical applications of magnetism. The subject of magnetic fields is dramatised with scenes of a 75-T electromagnet with a magnetic field so huge that its expanse can be viewed only from a helicopter.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
504752
Language
English
Subject categories
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Science - Study and teaching
Educational & Instructional → Educational films
Educational & Instructional → Instructional
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Applied physics
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Electromagnetism
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Magnetic fields
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Magnetism
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Science - Study and teaching
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)