Motor Effect Flashcards
1
Q
What is the motor effect?
A
the idea that a current carrying a wire that is exposed to a magnetic field will experience a force due to the two magnetic fields interacting
2
Q
how might the strength of the force experienced during the motor effect vary?
A
for the force to be at its strongest the wire should meet the magnetic field perpendicular
if the current flowing through the wire is in the same direction as the magnetic field there will be no force
3
Q
How do you position your hand when using fleming’s left hand rule?
A
point your thumb up, first finger forward and second finger out to the side
4
Q
what does your thumb, first finger, and second finger represent for fleming’s left hand rule?
A
thumb - force
first finger - magnetic field
second finger - current
