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DC motor — the motor effect in action

Part of The Motor Effect · GCSE GCSE Physics revision

This study notes covers DC motor — the motor effect in action within The Motor Effect for GCSE Physics. Revise The Motor Effect in Magnetism for GCSE Physics with 18 exam-style questions and 12 flashcards. This is a high-frequency topic, so it is worth revising until the explanation feels precise and repeatable. It is section 2 of 14 in this topic. Use this study notes to connect the idea to the wider topic before moving on to questions and flashcards.

Topic position

Section 2 of 14

Practice

18 questions

Recall

12 flashcards

GCSE Physics revision: DC motor showing current-carrying coil in a magnetic field

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Figure: DC motor — the motor effect in action

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Making Things Move with Electricity The Motor Effect Fleming's Left-Hand Rule (Motors)The DC Motor

Practice 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

Quick Recall Flashcards

Fleming's Left Hand: for?

Motors (force on current-carrying conductor)

Left hand: thumb =?

Motion/Force

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