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What the motor effect is

What the motor effect is

Motor effect diagram showing a wire between north and south poles, magnetic field from left to right, current into the page, and a downward force on the wire

The motor effect is the force on a current-carrying conductor placed in a magnetic field. In GCSE physics we use conventional current, which goes from the positive terminal to the negative terminal.

The motor effect Lesson

  1. GCSE
  2. /Physics
  3. /The motor effect

Step-by-step lessons covering Edexcel GCSE Physics The motor effect for Foundation and Higher tier. Each lesson works through exam-style questions in Paper 1 and Paper 2 format. Master the required practical work and core equations early, since both papers can draw on content and maths skills from across the whole specification.

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