Motor Effect Basics

IGCSE Edexcel Physics
6.12-6.14 Motor Effect
Key Concepts: A force acts on a current in a magnetic field. Force depends on current and field strength.

Section A: Motor Effect

1. Describe the motor effect. [2]
2. State two factors that increase the force on a current-carrying wire. [2]
3. Give one application of the motor effect. [2]
Total marks: 6

Mark Scheme

1. A force acts on a current in a magnetic field [2]
2. Increase current, increase field strength, change angle for max force [2]
3. Electric motor or loudspeaker [2]