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Benjamin Ritter Page 6

A middle school science instructor in Durango, Colorado, Benjamin Ritter introduces students to basic physical science using hands-on circuit kits. He also coordinates the school’s annual science fair, guiding student projects through initial design and testing. Ritter earned a BS in Elementary Education from Augustana College and works within the local public school district.

Why Do Some Magnets Repel Each Other?Physics
Why Are Some Materials Magnetic but Others Are Not?Physics
Is Graphite Electrically Conductive and Why?Physics
How Does a Magnetometer Work to Detect Magnetic Fields?Physics
What Is Induced Current and How Is It Created?Physics
Can Aluminum Foil Catch on Fire From a Light Bulb?Safety
What Causes a Wire to Become Warm When Current Flows Through It?Physics
What Are Temporary Magnets and How Do They Work?Physics
How to Safely Separate 2 Strong Magnets Physics
What Is a Conductor in Science and How Does It Work?Physics
Are Magnets Affected by Temperature?Physics
Is Steam a Gas? The Science of Water Vapor Physics
How Induction Heating Works: The Science Explained Physics
What Determines the Strength of a Magnetic Field?Physics
What Is Fleming’s Left Hand Rule and How Does It Work?Physics
Does the Temperature of a Magnet Affect Its Strength?Physics
What Is an Electromagnet and How Does It Work?Physics
What Is the Difference Between a Permanent Magnet and Electromagnet?Physics
Can Magnets Conduct Electricity?Physics
Why Does Rubber Not Conduct Electricity?Physics
When Is the Magnetic Field the Strongest?Physics
How Do Electromagnets Work and What Are They Used For?Physics
Why Does Styrofoam Stick to You? The Science of Static Physics
Does Inductance Change With Frequency?Physics
How Can Magnets Attract or Repel Each Other Without Touching?Physics
Why Is Iron Magnetic? The Science of Ferromagnetism Physics
What Causes the Magnetic Needle in a Compass to Point North?Physics
Does an Electromagnetic Pulse Affect Batteries?Physics
What Is a Ferromagnetic Material and How Does It Work?Physics
Why Is Water Attracted to a Charged Balloon?Physics