AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism
Advanced Placement Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism with calculus applications.
Practical Applications
Medical Imaging and Magnetism
Magnetism in Medicine
MRI machines are a fantastic real-world use of electromagnetism. They use strong magnetic fields and radio waves to create detailed images of your body’s insides.
How It Works
By manipulating the magnetic properties of atoms in your body, these machines generate signals that computers turn into images—no surgery needed!
The Physics Link
The core physics is magnetic fields interacting with moving charges, just like you study in class.
Examples
Describing how MRI scans are safer than X-rays for imaging soft tissues.
Explaining why patients with metal implants may not be able to have an MRI.