Fleming's Left-Hand Rule (Motors)
Part of The Motor Effect · GCSE GCSE Physics revision
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Section 3 of 12
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19 questions
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12 flashcards
📊 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!
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