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Physics · JC 1 · Electricity and Magnetism · Semester 2

Electromagnetism

Students will explore the relationship between electricity and magnetism, understanding how current produces magnetic fields and vice versa.

MOE Syllabus OutcomesH2 Physics (9749), Core Idea 5: Electricity and Magnetism, 5.4 Electromagnetism, Learning Outcome (a) show an understanding that a magnetic field is produced by current-carrying conductorsH2 Physics (9749), Core Idea 5: Electricity and Magnetism, 5.4 Electromagnetism, Learning Outcome (c) recall and use the formula for the magnetic field strength of a long straight wire, a flat circular coil and a long solenoid

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Students will explore the relationship between electricity and magnetism, understanding how current produces magnetic fields and vice versa.

Key Questions

  1. Analyze how a current-carrying wire creates a magnetic field.
  2. Evaluate the factors that affect the strength of an electromagnet.
  3. Design a simple electromagnet and predict its magnetic properties.

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