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How Inductors Work
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An inductor is little more than a coil of wire. Sound simple? Well, it is -- but that coil of wire can do some pretty cool things! Learn all about inductors!
How An Oscillator Works
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Oscillators show up in lots of electronic equipment. In fact, you might be surprised to know that computers, radios, metal detectors, and stun guns all use oscillators. Read on to learn how an oscillator works!
What's the difference between active and passive speaker crossovers?
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A speaker system uses either an active or passive crossover in order to divide the signal into different frequencies. Learn about the difference between active and passive speaker crossovers in this article.
How Camera Flashes Work
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A camera flash seems like a pretty basic device, but there's actually some interesting circuitry at work. Find out how a flash charges up and see exactly what happens the instant it goes off.
How Speakers Work
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The best amplifier, receiver and CD player won't do you much good, if you don't have good speakers. Speakers are the final step in the stereo process -- the key component that turns electronic data into sound.
Can You Pass Your High School Physics Class?
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High school is an interesting time for most. Was physics class your favorite class? Get ready to go back to high school and ace this physics quiz!
How Fluorescent Lamps Work
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You see fluorescent lighting all over the place -- in offices, homes, stores, dressing rooms. But there's a certain mystery to it. Find out what's going on inside these glowing tubes!
How can an electric toothbrush recharge its batteries when there are no metal contacts between the toothbrush and the base?
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I have an electric toothbrush. Somehow, placing the plastic-handled brushing unit into a plastic holder/recharger will recharge the toothbrush unit. If no metal electrical contact is made, how can this recharge the toothbrush?
How Do Wireless Chargers Work?
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Although we love our mobile gadgetry, all those charging cords are annoying to keep up with and carry around. Does it ever make you wonder, how do wireless chargers work? Find out how wireless chargers ditch the cables and power up your gear!