MOTOR EFFECT

MOTOR EFFECT
Term used when a currentcarrying wire in the presence of a magnetic field experiences a force.

If two magnetic fields combine, a force is exerted. One magnet exerts a force (attractive or repulsive) on the other.

The strong field behind the wire pushes it upwards as shown. This effect allows us to turn electrical energy into kinetic energy. We call it the motor effect.

 The force depends on a number of things: How strong the magnetic field is.(B) How much current is flowing through the wire. (I) The angle formed between the wire and the direction of the magnetic field.() The length of the wire, carrying the current, in the magnetic field.(l)

F=BIL
Where: F = Force on the wire (N) I = current (A) B = magnetic field strength (T) L = length of the wire (m)

 Note: The angle between the current and the magnetic field must be greater than zero for a force to be produced. The greatest effect is when the angle is 90. So if the wire and the conductor are not perpendicular to each other we must use:

F = B I L sin

Note: The angle is measured between the field direction and the conductor.

Flemings Left Hand Rule

 Your first finger points in the direction of the magnetic field (North to South). Your second finger points in the direction of conventional current (positive to negative). Your thumb points in the direction of the thrust or force on the conductor.