Physics (Combined Science) · GCSE · AQA · AQA GCSE Combined Science: Trilogy (8464) — Physics — Higher · Specification point · 6.7.2.3 · Magnetism and electromagnetism · The motor effect
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6.7.2.3 Electric motors (HT only)
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A coil of wire carrying a current in a magnetic field tends to rotate. This is the basis of an electric motor. Students should be able to explain how the force on a conductor in a magnetic field causes the rotation of the coil in an electric motor. |