Cambridge International A Level Physics

Recommended resources
Chapter 26
Further reading
Muncaster, R. (1993) A Level Physics. Nelson Thornes.
Classic textbook explaining magnetic fields in detail.
Westbrook, C., Roth, C.K. and Talbot, J. (2011) MRI in Practice, 4th edn. Wiley-Blackwell.
This book is for professionals, including radiographers, radiologists and sales staff in the industry.
Further reading for those who are interested in this area of physics.

Online and interactive resources

phet.colorado.edu/en/simulation/mri
This is a simulator in a java applet of an MRI scan. All the theory required at A level is included here.

Video
www.youtube.com/watch?v=HTTA30sEv6o
This clip explains the force on a current-carrying conductor in a magnetic field.

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