Force on a Current-Carrying Conductor in a Magnetic Field (Leaving Cert Physics): Flashcards
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Motor effect
Motor effect
Force on current-carrying conductor in magnetic field
When is force zero on conductor in magnetic field?
When is force zero on conductor in magnetic field?
When conductor is parallel to magnetic field lines
Direction of force on conductor (relative to current & field)
Direction of force on conductor (relative to current & field)
Perpendicular to both current and magnetic field
Fleming's left-hand rule determines
Fleming's left-hand rule determines
Direction of force on conductor
Fleming's LHR: First finger direction
Fleming's LHR: First finger direction
Magnetic field (N to S)
Fleming's LHR: Second finger direction
Fleming's LHR: Second finger direction
Conventional current direction
Fleming's LHR: Thumb direction
Fleming's LHR: Thumb direction
Force direction
Equation for force on conductor in magnetic field
Equation for force on conductor in magnetic field
In , what is ?
In , what is ?
Magnetic flux density
Unit of magnetic flux density
Unit of magnetic flux density
Tesla (T)
Magnetic flux density: vector or scalar?
Magnetic flux density: vector or scalar?
Vector quantity
Main application of motor effect
Main application of motor effect
Electric motors