Edexcel IGCSE Physics · Spec 6.4-6.5
The Motor Effect & the d.c. Motor
The motor effect and how a d.c. motor works.
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The Motor Effect & the d.c. Motor
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Spec 6.4-6.5
What you need to know
- Describe the motor effect
- Use Fleming's left-hand rule
- Explain how a d.c. motor turns
Active recall
Quick check
Answer each question before opening the answer.
What is the motor effect?
A current-carrying wire placed in a magnetic field experiences a force.
How can you reverse the direction of the force on the wire?
Reverse the direction of the current or reverse the magnetic field.
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