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The Motor Effect

Revise The Motor Effect in Magnetism for GCSE Physics with 19 exam-style questions and 12 flashcards. This topic appears regularly enough that it should be part of a solid GCSE revision cycle.

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Making Things Move with Electricity

Introduction 2

The Motor Effect

Deep Dive 3

Fleming's Left-Hand Rule (Motors)

Diagram 4

The DC Motor

Key Facts 5

Why a Current-Carrying Wire in a Field Experiences a Force

How It Works 6

Key Definitions

Definitions 7

Common Misconceptions

Misconceptions 8

Memory Aid

Memory Aid 9

Higher Tier: Force Calculation and Direction

Higher Tier 10

Exam Focus

Exam Focus 11

Exam Tips for the Motor Effect

Exam Tips 12

Knowledge Organiser: The Motor Effect

Summary

Sample Flashcards

Left hand: thumb =?

Motion/Force

Fleming's Left Hand: for?

Motors (force on current-carrying conductor)

Exam questions for The Motor Effect

What is the motor effect?

A. A force experienced by a current-carrying conductor placed in a magnetic field
B. The generation of a voltage when a conductor moves through a magnetic field
C. The heating of a wire when a large current flows through it
D. The attraction between two permanent magnets

1 markfoundation

Explain how Fleming's left-hand rule is used to find the direction of the force on a current-carrying conductor in a magnetic field.

2 marksstandard

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