Understand What Makes Electric Motors Work

November 13, 2024  •  EPISODE 239

Join Roger Billings on Science LIVE as he unravels the science behind electric motors. Learn how they work, why magnets are crucial to their operation, and what makes these devices essential in modern technology.

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Dr. Roger Billings is a visionary innovator whose work has touched the lives of millions of students and transformed the landscape of education. Widely known as “DrB” to the countless kids who benefit from his groundbreaking Acellus learning system, Dr. Billings has dedicated his life to advancing education through technology. As part of DrB’s lifelong commitment to supporting education, Science LIVE was launched as a way to “give back” by mentoring students in conjunction with the Roger Billings Scholarship Program.


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232 Comments

  1. Meredith

    It was funny 😆 too see r51

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  2. Samuel

    It was fun to learn how magnets are a critical part in making motors work

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  3. Milea

    I love motors!

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  4. Deion

    I love the robot!

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  5. Autumn

    The dancing robot is so cute hahaha!

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  6. Mina

    this is so cool!

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  7. Leah

    the dancing robot is so cool!

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  8. Samantha

    very cool and neat

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  9. Maram

    Cool

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  10. Rebecca

    Those tips are really going to help!!

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  11. Claire

    Thank you for the videos!

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  12. Deanna

    Whoa! I’ve always wanted to know how electric motor works!

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  13. Liam

    Like robotics!

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  14. Jazelyn

    We’ve switched all of our tools to electric, its so nice!

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  15. Nevaeh

    wow, very cool.

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  16. Jayden

    Now that I watched this video, I understand what makes Electric Motors work.

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  17. Bella

    What a cool thing to learn, i might learn some more in my own time!

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  18. Makenna

    I loved learning about the motors and the electric things that go along with it!

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  19. Brookelyn

    so glad I could learn more about motors

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  20. Brandon

    Love the dancing robot. I’m going to save my points to get one. Alexa answer me when I am not talking to her to as well.

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  21. Jade

    Electricity is cool to me, because I love lighting!

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  22. Jade

    Electricity is so fascinating!

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  23. Andrew

    I have always loved electric motors but this was awsome.

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  24. Jaylen

    It is cool how much goes into making motors

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  25. Yocabed

    I love area 51 because I always learn something new. love these videos.

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  26. Aaron

    We just bought an electric riding mower. It is so quiet

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  27. Deion

    Robots are very cool!

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  28. Eduardo

    I vote for ACD2 AND YES I WANT BIG MOUTH ON ACELLUS STORE!! R51 IS SOO FUNNY😂😂

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  29. Renee

    I love motors I’m so glad I could learn more about them

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  30. R

    Motors and fascination goes a long way in our heart. The technologies and inventions stories are very inspiring.

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  31. Brock

    I love motors

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  32. Carter

    so that’s how they work.

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  33. Deanna

    Whoa! I’ve always wanted to know how electric motor works! it would be so cool to be able to do that at home!

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  34. Immanuel

    Wow, this is very cool. I always wanted to see how motors work

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  35. Lillian

    Electric motors are so awesome and how they are in so many things that we use today is so fascinating that is the reason why we can travel easier than ever before cars, trucks, planes, and, bikes all are part of this fast-traveling system.

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  36. Jackson

    It is pretty crazy how much goes into making electric motors work.

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  37. Teagan

    I’ve always thought magnets and energy were interesting

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  38. Madisyn

    My favorite episode so far

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  39. Calogero

    I didn’t know it worked that way, amazing!

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  40. James

    The story with faraday and the electric motor was very interesting.

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  41. Julian

    I didn’t know magnets could power electric motors.

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  42. Julius

    how are electricity and magnets connected?

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  43. Mazzy

    Never knew how they work! Thank You!

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  44. Jade

    So that’s how they do it

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  45. Grace

    Wow this episode was really interesting

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  46. Isabella

    Amazing!

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  47. Elisiyana

    It’s so fascinating how magnets power electric motors!

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  48. Ryanna

    I learned that there is motors in dancing robots.

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  49. Karma

    I learned in a electric motor there is a magnets a South Pole and a North Pole.

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  50. Brandon

    My dad would let me expeimermet with his drill. The cartoon Roger Billings is so funny.

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  51. Makai

    Cool!!!! I would love to learn to make a real motor. I made a lego pull and go car with my brother.

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  52. Ryleigh

    Love you guys

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  53. Madi

    Motors help stuff move and operate this means that learning more about motors can really come in handy.

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  54. Zen

    This is shocking…

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  55. Azlan

    Very interesting.

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  56. Mark

    Did Roger Billing built a motors.

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  57. Casey

    cool

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