World’s Easiest DIY Electric Train | Physics Girl

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Physics Girl Dianna Cowern magnetic fields electricity current flow of charges neodymium magnets positive negative electric charge magnetic pole north south non-uniform magnetic field electromagnetic induction
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World’s Easiest DIY Electric Train | Physics Girl

How do you take copper wire, a battery and magnets and make an electric train? With science! This super simple DIY physics demo uses electromagnetic induction to propel a train made of magnets and batteries.

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