Understanding the force

on a current-carrying
conductor
in a magnetic field

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1. What happens to a current-carrying conductor in a

magnetic field.
2. Pattern of the combined magnetic field due to current
carrying conductor in a magnetic field.
3. How a current carrying conductor in a magnetic field
experiences a force.
4. The factors that affect the magnitude of the force on a
current-carrying conductor in a magnetic field.
5. How a current carrying coil in a magnetic field
experiences a turning force.
6. How a direct current motor works.
7. Factors that affect the speed of rotation of an electric
motor
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a. When a current-carrying conductor is

placed in a magnetic field,
b. There is an interaction between the
magnetic field produced by the current
and the permanent magnetic field,
c. which leads to a force being experienced
by the conductor.

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External

Magnetic field

magnetic field

due to current

Catapult field

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The resulting magnetic field is stronger on one side of conductor

Therefore, a resultant magnetic force acts on the conductor
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How determine the direction of force acts on the

conductor ?

(force
)

force

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Mark and label with I for current direction at copper rod

Mark and label with F for direction of moving copper rod

a. Mark and label with I for current direction

at copper rod.
b. Mark and label with F for direction of
moving copper rod.
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The factors that affect the magnitude of the

force on a current-carrying conductor in a
magnetic field

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(Please check it)

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How a current carrying coil in a magnetic

field experiences a turning force

SIMULATION
(video)

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DIRECT CURRENT MOTOR

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Magnet

angker
COMMUTATOR
CARBON
BRUSH

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MOVING COIL AMMETER

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