Introduction to Electromagnetism

This free online course trains you in the basics of electromagnetic theory and its everyday practical applications.

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In this free course, you will learn how to:

Explain the magnetic effect of electric current
Describe rules to find the direction of electrically induced magnetic field
Compute the formula to find the magnetic induction along the axis of a circular coil carrying current
Define the terms hysteresis, B-H curve, and magnetic shielding
Discuss electromagnetic induction and its laws
Evaluate the magnitude and direction of induced EMF (electric and magnetic fields)
Define eddy current and how to minimize it
Explain the working principle of a galvanometer
Identify the rules to find the direction of force on a current carrying wire in a magnetic field
Analyze the role of torque on a rectangular current loop placed in a uniform magnetic field
Describe the force between two parallel currents

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