Electromagnetism: Forces on Charges and Wires
Investigating the force experienced by moving charges and current-carrying wires in magnetic fields.
Key Questions
- Predict the direction of the magnetic force on a moving charge using the right-hand rule.
- Analyze how the strength of a magnetic field affects the force on a current-carrying wire.
- Design a simple electric motor based on the principles of electromagnetism.
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