Magnetic Fields and Forces
Students will describe magnetic fields produced by permanent magnets and current-carrying wires, applying the right-hand rule.
Key Questions
- Explain how magnetic field lines represent the direction and strength of a magnetic field.
- Analyze the factors that determine the strength of the magnetic field around a current-carrying wire.
- Construct magnetic field diagrams for various current configurations (straight wire, solenoid).
National Curriculum Attainment Targets
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