An Introduction to the Physics of simple DC Electric Motors

🌟 Course Headline: Unlock the Secrets of Simple DC Electric Motors with Physics!

🚀 Course Instructor: John Moylan

🎓 Course Title: An Introduction to the Physics of Simple DC Electric Motors (Based on the Old NSW Physics Syllabus)

Introduction: 🔬 This course is a deep dive into the fundamental physics behind simple DC electric motors. It's an opportunity to understand the science without delving into engineering or mechanical complexities. And the best part? This course is completely free! Despite the operational costs, we're proud to offer it to you, hoping it brings value to your learning journey.

What You'll Learn:

• The Basics of Charged Particles and Magnetic Fields: We'll start with the interaction between electric charges and magnetic fields, exploring how moving charges in a magnetic field experience a force. This foundational knowledge is crucial for understanding electric motors.

• Forces on Moving Charges and Conductors: Through worked examples, you'll learn how to calculate the forces on isolated moving charges and understand the physics of an electric charge moving through a conductor.

• Torque in Magnetic Fields: As we progress, we'll delve into the forces on a current-carrying loop in a magnetic field and the calculation of torque within these loops. This is where the theoretical meets the practical.

• Understanding Simple DC Electric Motors: By building upon the physics concepts introduced earlier, we'll explore how simple DC electric motors work. You'll gain hands-on experience by actually constructing a simple motor yourself!

Course Structure Overview:

1. Magnetism and Electric Charge Interaction:

   • The fundamental force between moving charges and magnetic fields.
   • How this interaction leads to the motion of electric charges.

2. Forces on Charges and Conductors:

   • Mathematical derivation of forces on charged particles.
   • Worked examples of calculating these forces in real-world scenarios.

3. Electromagnetic Torque:

   • The principles behind the torque generated by current-carrying loops in a magnetic field.
   • How to calculate this torque and understand its role in electric motors.

4. DC Electric Motors Explained:

   • A comprehensive look at how simple DC electric motors operate using the physics concepts we've learned.
   • The opportunity to assemble a simple motor, connecting theory with practice.

Why Take This Course?

• Understand the Physics Principles: Gain a solid foundation in the physics of electric charges and magnetic fields.
• Hands-On Experience: Build your own simple DC electric motor to see the principles in action.
• Free Access: Learn without financial constraints, as we've made this course available for free.
• Engage with Expert Guidance: John Moylan, an experienced instructor, will guide you through each concept and experiment.

Course Preview:

To ensure this course is right for you, please check out the preview lectures and read through the lecture descriptions available on the platform. This will give you a taste of what to expect and help you decide if this is the right learning path for you.

Join us on this electrifying journey into the world of electric motors! ⚡🧙‍♂️✨