Further Examples of Forces (Leaving Cert Physics): Flashcards

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Further Examples of Forces
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What is the motor effect?

Current-carrying conductor in magnetic field experiences force

Force on current-carrying conductor formula

F=BIlF = BIl

What is BB in F=BIlF = BIl?

Magnetic flux density (tesla, T)

What is II in F=BIlF = BIl?

Current flowing through conductor (amperes, A)

What does Fleming's left-hand rule determine?

Force direction on current-carrying conductors

Split-ring commutator function

Reverses current every half-turn for continuous rotation

Carbon brushes in DC motor

Make electrical contact with rotating commutator

Force on moving charge in magnetic field

F=BqvF = Bqv

Direction of magnetic force on moving charge

Perpendicular to both velocity and magnetic field

Magnetic force effect on particle speed

Changes direction but not speed

Circular path radius in magnetic field

r=mvBqr = \frac{mv}{Bq}

Stronger magnetic field effect on circular path radius

Smaller radius (tighter circular path)

Heavier particles effect on circular path

Larger radius

Parallel currents (same direction)

Attract each other

Anti-parallel currents (opposite direction)

Repel each other

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