Fleming's Left-Hand Rule (OCR GCSE Physics A, Combined (Gateway Science Suite)): Flashcards
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Purpose of Fleming's left-hand rule
Purpose of Fleming's left-hand rule
Shows force on wire from current & magnetic field
Index finger in Fleming's left-hand rule
Index finger in Fleming's left-hand rule
Direction of magnetic field (N to S pole)
Middle finger in Fleming's left-hand rule
Middle finger in Fleming's left-hand rule
Direction of current
Thumb in Fleming's left-hand rule
Thumb in Fleming's left-hand rule
Direction of force on wire
Angle between directions in Fleming's rule
Angle between directions in Fleming's rule
What Fleming's left-hand rule helps find
What Fleming's left-hand rule helps find
Unknown factor (usually direction of force)
Type of current in Fleming's left-hand rule
Type of current in Fleming's left-hand rule
Conventional (opposite to electron flow)
Formula for force on wire in magnetic field
Formula for force on wire in magnetic field
in formula
in formula
Force in newtons (N)
in formula
in formula
Magnetic flux density in tesla (T)
in formula
in formula
Current in amperes (A)
in formula
in formula
Length in metres (m)
Unit of magnetic flux density
Unit of magnetic flux density
Tesla (T)
Definition of magnetic flux density
Definition of magnetic flux density
Number of flux lines per metre squared