Electromagnetism and Induction · Spring Term

Magnetic Fields and Forces

Investigating the force on current carrying conductors and moving charges in magnetic fields.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does the Lorentz force define the motion of electrons in a magnetic field?
  2. 2What variables determine the magnitude of the force on a wire in a motor?
  3. 3How would an engineer apply these principles to the design of a mass spectrometer?

National Curriculum Attainment Targets

A-Level: Physics - Magnetic FieldsA-Level: Physics - Electromagnetism
Year: Year 13
Subject: Physics
Unit: Electromagnetism and Induction
Period: Spring Term

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