| The phenomenon where a current-carrying conductor placed near a magnet experiences a force, resulting in the movement of the conductor. | Motor Effect |
| What is the motor effect? | The motor effect is the phenomenon where a current-carrying conductor placed near a magnet experiences a force, leading to the movement of the conductor. |
| A wire or coil through which an electric current flows. | Current-Carrying Conductor |
| What is a current-carrying conductor? | It is a wire or coil with an electric current passing through it. |
| The force exerted by a magnet on a current-carrying conductor, according to the motor effect. | Magnetic Force |
| What force does a magnet exert on a current-carrying conductor? | The magnet exerts a magnetic force on the conductor. |
| The net force resulting from the interaction of magnetic forces between the magnet and the current-carrying conductor. | Resultant Force |
| What is the resultant force in the context of the motor effect? | The resultant force is the net force resulting from the interaction between magnetic forces exerted by the magnet and the conductor. |
| The position of the conductor that results in the maximum resultant force when it is perpendicular to the magnetic field. | Right-Angles to Magnetic Field |
| In what position does the conductor experience the maximum resultant force in the motor effect? | The maximum resultant force occurs when the conductor is at right-angles to the magnetic field. |
| The magnetic field generated around the conductor due to the flow of current, contributing to the motor effect. | Induced Magnetic Field |
| What is an induced magnetic field? | It is the magnetic field produced around the conductor by the flow of current, contributing to the motor effect. |
| The presence of two magnetic fields—one from the permanent magnet and one induced by the current—interacting to produce forces in the motor effect. | Overlapping Magnetic Fields |
| What is the significance of overlapping magnetic fields in the motor effect? | Overlapping magnetic fields lead to the interaction between the permanent magnet and the induced field, resulting in forces on the conductor. |
| A rule used to determine the direction of the force experienced by a current-carrying conductor in a magnetic field, as per the motor effect. | Fleming's Left-Hand Rule |
| What is Fleming's left-hand rule used for? | Fleming's left-hand rule is used to determine the direction of the force experienced by a current-carrying conductor in a magnetic field. |
| The direction of the magnetic field, typically from north to south. | Magnetic Field Direction |
| What does the first finger of your left hand represent in Fleming's left-hand rule? | The first finger represents the direction of the magnetic field. |
| The direction of the electric current flowing through the conductor. | Current Direction |
| What does the second finger of your left hand represent in Fleming's left-hand rule? | The second finger represents the direction of the electric current flowing through the conductor. |
| The direction of the force experienced by the current-carrying conductor in the magnetic field. | Force Direction |
| What does the thumb of your left hand represent in Fleming's left-hand rule? | The thumb represents the direction of the force experienced by the current-carrying conductor in the magnetic field. |
| The practical use of Fleming's left-hand rule to determine force direction based on the directions of magnetic field and current. | Application of Fleming's Left-Hand Rule |
| How is Fleming's left-hand rule applied in determining force direction? | By aligning the first finger with the magnetic field, the second finger with the current direction, and observing the direction indicated by the thumb, the force direction can be determined. |
| The phenomenon where a current-carrying conductor experiences a force in a magnetic field. | Motor Effect |
| What is the significance of Fleming's left-hand rule in the motor effect? | Fleming's left-hand rule helps determine the direction of the force experienced by a current-carrying conductor in a magnetic field, aiding in understanding the motor effect. |
| The force experienced by a current-carrying conductor placed at right-angles to a magnetic field. | Force on a Conductor |
| What are the three factors that determine the size of the force on a conductor in a magnetic field? | The three factors are magnetic flux density (B), current (I), and the length of the conductor (L). |
| The measure of the strength of a magnetic field within a given region. | Magnetic Flux Density (B) |
| What is the symbol for magnetic flux density, and in what unit is it measured? | The symbol for magnetic flux density is B, and it is measured in tesla (T) or newtons per ampere metre (N/A m). |
| The flow of electric charge, measured in amperes (A). | Current (I) |
| What is the symbol for current, and in what unit is it measured? | The symbol for current is I, and it is measured in amperes (A). |
| The physical length of the conductor along which the current flows. | Length of Conductor (L) |
| What is the symbol for the length of the conductor, and in what unit is it measured? | The symbol for the length of the conductor is L, and it is measured in metres (m). |
| The mathematical equation used to calculate the force on a conductor in a magnetic field. | Force Equation for a Conductor |
| How can the force on a conductor be calculated using the equation? | The force (in newtons, N) is calculated using the equation, where force = BIL (magnetic flux density × current × length of conductor). |
| The concept that increasing any of the factors (magnetic flux density, current, or length of conductor) will result in an increased force on the conductor. | Increasing Force on a Conductor |
| How does each factor (B, I, L) contribute to increasing the force on the conductor? | Increasing magnetic flux density (B), current (I), or the length of the conductor (L) individually will increase the force on the conductor. |
