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What is the motor effect?

What is the motor effect?

The motor effect is the force on a current-carrying conductor placed in a magnetic field. The conductor's own magnetic field interacts with the external magnetic field and produces a push.

4.5.4a Force on a current-carrying conductor Lesson

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Step-by-step lessons on CIE IGCSE Physics 4.5.4a Force on a current-carrying conductor. Each one builds up to exam-style questions. Build a strong foundation in mechanics and electricity before tackling the more mathematically demanding astrophysics and nuclear topics.

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