Physics · Year 11 · Magnetism and Electromagnetism · 3.º Período
The Motor Effect
An exploration of the forces acting on a current-carrying conductor in a magnetic field, applying Fleming's Left-Hand Rule.
National Curriculum Attainment TargetsAQA 4.7.2.2 Fleming's left-hand ruleAQA 4.7.2.3 Electric motors
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An exploration of the forces acting on a current-carrying conductor in a magnetic field, applying Fleming's Left-Hand Rule.
Key Questions
- What is the motor effect?
- How do we use Fleming's Left-Hand Rule?
- How does a simple DC electric motor rotate?
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