Physics · Year 11 · Magnetism and Electromagnetism · 3.º Período
Magnetic Fields and Electromagnets
Students map magnetic fields around permanent magnets and investigate the magnetic effect of an electrical current.
National Curriculum Attainment TargetsAQA 4.7.1.1 Poles of a magnetAQA 4.7.2.1 Electromagnetism
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Students map magnetic fields around permanent magnets and investigate the magnetic effect of an electrical current.
Key Questions
- How do we draw the magnetic field pattern of a bar magnet?
- What factors affect the strength of an electromagnet?
- How does a solenoid work?
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