This diagram covers Fleming's Left-Hand Rule (Motors) within The Motor Effect for GCSE Physics. 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 still be part of a steady revision cycle. It is section 3 of 12 in this topic. Focus on the labels, the relationships between parts, and the explanation that turns the diagram into an exam-ready answer.
📊 Fleming's Left-Hand Rule (Motors)
Figure 1: Fleming's Left-Hand Rule — use your left hand to find the direction of force on a current-carrying conductor in a magnetic field.
KEY INSIGHT: Use your LEFT hand for motors (force on a conductor). The thumb gives you the direction of the force!
Practice questions for The Motor Effect
What is the motor effect?
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.