Permanent & Induced Magnetism, Magnetic Forces & Fields (AQA GCSE Physics Combined Science): Flashcards

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Effect of current flowing through wire

Creates a magnetic field

Shape of field around straight current-carrying wire

Concentric circles

Right-hand rule for magnetic field direction

Thumb=current, fingers curl=field direction

Direction of conventional current

Positive (+) to negative (-)

Relationship: current & magnetic field strength

Directly proportional

Effect of doubling current on field strength

Field strength doubles

Relationship: distance & magnetic field strength

Inversely proportional

Definition of a solenoid

Long coil of conducting wire wrapped in spiral

Type of magnetic field inside a solenoid

Strong and uniform

3 ways to strengthen solenoid's magnetic field

Increase current, add turns, insert iron core

What iron core in solenoid creates

An electromagnet

Key advantage of solenoids

Magnetism can be turned on/off by controlling current

Meaning of 'directly proportional'

One increases, other increases at same rate

Meaning of 'inversely proportional'

One increases, other decreases

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