PHYSICS – Electromagnetic effects (2)

Describe the pattern of the magnetic field (including direction) due to currents in straight wires and in solenoids

Describe the pattern of the magnetic field (including direction) due to currents in straight wires and in solenoids

Current (conventional)

Magnetic field lines

Wire

If an electric current is passed through a wire, a weak magnetic field is produced.

Describe the pattern of the magnetic field (including direction) due to currents in straight wires and in solenoids

Current (conventional)

Magnetic field lines

Wire

If an electric current is passed through a wire, a weak magnetic field is produced.

Field lines can be followed and plotted using a plotting compass.

The ‘dot’ represents the current flowing upwards (as shown in the diagram above)

Describe the pattern of the magnetic field (including direction) due to currents in straight wires and in solenoids

Current (conventional)

Magnetic field lines

Wire

If an electric current is passed through a wire, a weak magnetic field is produced.

Field lines can be followed and plotted using a plotting compass.

The ‘cross’ represents the current flowing downwards (the field direction is reversed).

Describe the pattern of the magnetic field (including direction) due to currents in straight wires and in solenoids

Current (conventional)

Magnetic field lines

Wire

If an electric current is passed through a wire, a weak magnetic field is produced.

Field lines can be followed and plotted using a plotting compass.

The ‘cross’ represents the current flowing downwards (the field direction is reversed).

Field features:

1. The magnetic field lines are circles.
2. The field is strongest closer to the wire.
3. Increasing the current increases the field strength.

How do we know the direction of the magnetic field produced by a current?

How do we know the direction of the magnetic field produced by a current?

Remember the right-hand grip rule!

How do we know the direction of the magnetic field produced by a current?

Remember the right-hand grip rule!

Imagine gripping the wire with your right hand so that your thumb points in the current direction (conventional). Your fingers then point in the same direction as the field lines.

Describe the pattern of the magnetic field (including direction) due to currents in straight wires and in solenoids

What is a solenoid?

Describe the pattern of the magnetic field (including direction) due to currents in straight wires and in solenoids

What is a solenoid?

A solenoid is a long coil of wire.

Describe the pattern of the magnetic field (including direction) due to currents in straight wires and in solenoids

What is a solenoid?

A solenoid is a long coil of wire.

A current produces a much stronger magnetic field if the wire it flows through is wound into a solenoid coil.

Features of the magnetic field produced:

1. The field is similar to that produced by a bar magnet, with North and South poles.
2. The strength of the field increases as the current increases.
3. The strength of the field increases as the number of turns on the coil increases.

Features of the magnetic field produced:

1. The field is similar to that produced by a bar magnet, with North and South poles.
2. The strength of the field increases as the current increases.
3. The strength of the field increases as the number of turns on the coil increases.

The right-hand grip rule can also be used with the solenoid.

Features of the magnetic field produced:

1. The field is similar to that produced by a bar magnet, with North and South poles.
2. The strength of the field increases as the current increases.
3. The strength of the field increases as the number of turns on the coil increases.

The right-hand grip rule can also be used with the solenoid.

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Imagine gripping the coil with your right hand so that your fingers point in the current direction (conventional). Your thumb then points towards the North pole of the coil.

Describe applications of the magnetic effect of current, including the action of a relay

Describe applications of the magnetic effect of current, including the action of a relay

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Electromagnets!

Describe applications of the magnetic effect of current, including the action of a relay

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Electromagnets!

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Electromagnets!

Unlike bar magnets, which are permanent magnets, the magnetism of electromagnets can be turned on and off.

Describe applications of the magnetic effect of current, including the action of a relay

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Electromagnets!

Unlike bar magnets, which are permanent magnets, the magnetism of electromagnets can be turned on and off.

When a current flows through the coil it produces a magnetic field. This field is temporary and is lost when the current is switched off.

Describe applications of the magnetic effect of current, including the action of a relay

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Electromagnets!

Unlike bar magnets, which are permanent magnets, the magnetism of electromagnets can be turned on and off.

When a current flows through the coil it produces a magnetic field. This field is temporary and is lost when the current is switched off.

Strength increased by:

• Increasing the current
• Increasing number of turns

Describe applications of the magnetic effect of current, including the action of a relay

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Electromagnets!

Unlike bar magnets, which are permanent magnets, the magnetism of electromagnets can be turned on and off.

When a current flows through the coil it produces a magnetic field. This field is temporary and is lost when the current is switched off.

Strength increased by:

• Increasing the current
• Increasing number of turns

The core is usually made of a soft metal such as iron or Mumetal.

Describe applications of the magnetic effect of current, including the action of a relay

Uses of electromagnets

Describe applications of the magnetic effect of current, including the action of a relay

Uses of electromagnets

Electromagnets are used in RELAYS. A relay is a device which uses a low current circuit to switch a high current circuit on or off.

Describe applications of the magnetic effect of current, including the action of a relay

Uses of electromagnets

Electromagnets are used in RELAYS. A relay is a device which uses a low current circuit to switch a high current circuit on or off.

For example, a very big relay is used in cars for switching the starter motor, because it draws a very big current.

Describe applications of the magnetic effect of current, including the action of a relay

Uses of electromagnets

Electromagnets are used in RELAYS. A relay is a device which uses a low current circuit to switch a high current circuit on or off.

For example, a very big relay is used in cars for switching the starter motor, because it draws a very big current.

1. When the switch in the low current circuit is closed, it turns the electromagnet on which attracts the iron armature.

Describe applications of the magnetic effect of current, including the action of a relay

Uses of electromagnets

Electromagnets are used in RELAYS. A relay is a device which uses a low current circuit to switch a high current circuit on or off.

For example, a very big relay is used in cars for switching the starter motor, because it draws a very big current.

1. When the switch in the low current circuit is closed, it turns the electromagnet on which attracts the iron armature.
2. The armature pivots and closes the switch contacts in the high current circuit.

Describe applications of the magnetic effect of current, including the action of a relay

Uses of electromagnets

Electromagnets are used in RELAYS. A relay is a device which uses a low current circuit to switch a high current circuit on or off.

For example, a very big relay is used in cars for switching the starter motor, because it draws a very big current.

1. When the switch in the low current circuit is closed, it turns the electromagnet on which attracts the iron armature.
2. The armature pivots and closes the switch contacts in the high current circuit.
3. When the low current switch is opened the electromagnet stops pulling the armature and the high current circuit is broken again.

Describe applications of the magnetic effect of current, including the action of a relay

Uses of electromagnets

Electromagnets are used in CIRCUIT BREAKERS.

Describe applications of the magnetic effect of current, including the action of a relay

Uses of electromagnets

Electromagnets are used in CIRCUIT BREAKERS.

A circuit breaker does the same job as a fuse, but it works in a different way. Circuit breakers are automatic switches that ‘trip’ (turn off) when the current rises above a specific value. The circuit breaker can be reset by pressing a button (no need to replace).

Describe applications of the magnetic effect of current, including the action of a relay

Uses of electromagnets

Electromagnets are used in CIRCUIT BREAKERS.

A circuit breaker does the same job as a fuse, but it works in a different way. Circuit breakers are automatic switches that ‘trip’ (turn off) when the current rises above a specific value. The circuit breaker can be reset by pressing a button (no need to replace).

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Describe applications of the magnetic effect of current, including the action of a relay

Uses of electromagnets

Electromagnets are used in CIRCUIT BREAKERS.

A circuit breaker does the same job as a fuse, but it works in a different way. Circuit breakers are automatic switches that ‘trip’ (turn off) when the current rises above a specific value. The circuit breaker can be reset by pressing a button (no need to replace).

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1. A spring-loaded push switch is held in the closed position by a spring-loaded soft iron bolt.

Describe applications of the magnetic effect of current, including the action of a relay

Uses of electromagnets

Electromagnets are used in CIRCUIT BREAKERS.

A circuit breaker does the same job as a fuse, but it works in a different way. Circuit breakers are automatic switches that ‘trip’ (turn off) when the current rises above a specific value. The circuit breaker can be reset by pressing a button (no need to replace).

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1. A spring-loaded push switch is held in the closed position by a spring-loaded soft iron bolt.
2. Electromagnet arranged so it can pull the bolt away from the switch.

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Describe applications of the magnetic effect of current, including the action of a relay

Uses of electromagnets

Electromagnets are used in CIRCUIT BREAKERS.

A circuit breaker does the same job as a fuse, but it works in a different way. Circuit breakers are automatic switches that ‘trip’ (turn off) when the current rises above a specific value. The circuit breaker can be reset by pressing a button (no need to replace).

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1. A spring-loaded push switch is held in the closed position by a spring-loaded soft iron bolt.
2. Electromagnet arranged so it can pull the bolt away from the switch.
3. If current increases beyond set limit then the electromagnet pulls bolt towards itself, releasing the push switch and breaking the circuit.

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Describe applications of the magnetic effect of current, including the action of a relay

Uses of electromagnets

Electromagnets are used in MAGNETIC STORAGE.

Describe applications of the magnetic effect of current, including the action of a relay

Uses of electromagnets

Electromagnets are used in MAGNETIC STORAGE.

Pictures and sound can be recorded onto magnetic tape – this consists of a long, thin plastic strip coated with a layer of iron oxide.

Describe applications of the magnetic effect of current, including the action of a relay

Uses of electromagnets

Electromagnets are used in MAGNETIC STORAGE.

Pictures and sound can be recorded onto magnetic tape – this consists of a long, thin plastic strip coated with a layer of iron oxide.

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Describe applications of the magnetic effect of current, including the action of a relay

Uses of electromagnets

Electromagnets are used in MAGNETIC STORAGE.

Pictures and sound can be recorded onto magnetic tape – this consists of a long, thin plastic strip coated with a layer of iron oxide.

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1. Microphone picks up sound wave and converts it to small changing voltage.

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Describe applications of the magnetic effect of current, including the action of a relay

Uses of electromagnets

Electromagnets are used in MAGNETIC STORAGE.

Pictures and sound can be recorded onto magnetic tape – this consists of a long, thin plastic strip coated with a layer of iron oxide.

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1. Microphone picks up sound wave and converts it to small changing voltage.
2. The amplifier amplifies this voltage.

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Describe applications of the magnetic effect of current, including the action of a relay

Uses of electromagnets

Electromagnets are used in MAGNETIC STORAGE.

Pictures and sound can be recorded onto magnetic tape – this consists of a long, thin plastic strip coated with a layer of iron oxide.

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1. Microphone picks up sound wave and converts it to small changing voltage.
2. The amplifier amplifies this voltage.
3. Output from amplifier fed to recording head where changing magnetic field is produced.

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Describe applications of the magnetic effect of current, including the action of a relay

Uses of electromagnets

Electromagnets are used in MAGNETIC STORAGE.

Pictures and sound can be recorded onto magnetic tape – this consists of a long, thin plastic strip coated with a layer of iron oxide.

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1. Microphone picks up sound wave and converts it to small changing voltage.
2. The amplifier amplifies this voltage.
3. Output from amplifier fed to recording head where changing magnetic field is produced.
4. Changing magnetic field arranges iron oxide grains onto pattern that mirrors changing sound input.

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Describe applications of the magnetic effect of current, including the action of a relay

Uses of electromagnets

Electromagnets are used in MAGNETIC STORAGE.

At the simplest level, a computer hard disk drive is not that different from a magnetic cassette tape. Both hard disks and cassette tapes use the same magnetic recording techniques previously described.

Describe applications of the magnetic effect of current, including the action of a relay

Uses of electromagnets

Electromagnets are used in MAGNETIC STORAGE.

At the simplest level, a computer hard disk drive is not that different from a magnetic cassette tape. Both hard disks and cassette tapes use the same magnetic recording techniques previously described.

The recording head contains a tiny electromagnet which is used to create tracks of varying magnetism on a spinning disc.

Describe applications of the magnetic effect of current, including the action of a relay

Uses of electromagnets

Electromagnets are used in MAGNETIC STORAGE.

At the simplest level, a computer hard disk drive is not that different from a magnetic cassette tape. Both hard disks and cassette tapes use the same magnetic recording techniques previously described.

The recording head contains a tiny electromagnet which is used to create tracks of varying magnetism on a spinning disc.

Hard disks and cassette tapes also share the major benefits that the magnetic medium can be easily erased and rewritten, and ‘remembered’ for many years.

Describe an experiment to show that a force acts on a current-carrying conductor in a magnetic field, including the effect of reversing: – the current – the direction of the field

Describe an experiment to show that a force acts on a current-carrying conductor in a magnetic field, including the effect of reversing: – the current – the direction of the field

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Describe an experiment to show that a force acts on a current-carrying conductor in a magnetic field, including the effect of reversing: – the current – the direction of the field

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If a wire carrying a current is placed in a magnetic field (with lines of force at right angles to the wire) then it will experience a force:

• At right angles to the current direction

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Describe an experiment to show that a force acts on a current-carrying conductor in a magnetic field, including the effect of reversing: – the current – the direction of the field

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If a wire carrying a current is placed in a magnetic field (with lines of force at right angles to the wire) then it will experience a force:

• At right angles to the current direction
• At right angles to the magnetic field lines.

Describe an experiment to show that a force acts on a current-carrying conductor in a magnetic field, including the effect of reversing: – the current – the direction of the field

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If a wire carrying a current is placed in a magnetic field (with lines of force at right angles to the wire) then it will experience a force:

• At right angles to the current direction
• At right angles to the magnetic field lines.

The force on the wire is increased if:

• The current is increased
• A stronger magnet is used
• The length of the wire in the field is increased

Describe an experiment to show that a force acts on a current-carrying conductor in a magnetic field, including the effect of reversing: – the current – the direction of the field

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How can we predict the direction of the force on the wire?

Describe an experiment to show that a force acts on a current-carrying conductor in a magnetic field, including the effect of reversing: – the current – the direction of the field

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How can we predict the direction of the force on the wire?

To predict the direction we can use Fleming’s left-hand rule

Describe an experiment to show that a force acts on a current-carrying conductor in a magnetic field, including the effect of reversing: – the current – the direction of the field

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Describe an experiment to show that a force acts on a current-carrying conductor in a magnetic field, including the effect of reversing: – the current – the direction of the field

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The forefinger represents the direction of the field between the N and S poles of the magnet.

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The forefinger represents the direction of the field between the N and S poles of the magnet.

The second finger represents the direction of the current in the conducting wire

Describe an experiment to show that a force acts on a current-carrying conductor in a magnetic field, including the effect of reversing: – the current – the direction of the field

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The forefinger represents the direction of the field between the N and S poles of the magnet.

The second finger represents the direction of the current in the conducting wire

The thumb shows the resultant force acting on the wire.

Describe an experiment to show that a force acts on a current-carrying conductor in a magnetic field, including the effect of reversing: – the current – the direction of the field

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So, applying Fleming’s left-hand rule to the example given ….

Describe an experiment to show that a force acts on a current-carrying conductor in a magnetic field, including the effect of reversing: – the current – the direction of the field

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So, applying Fleming’s left-hand rule to the example given ….

Forefinger (magnetic field)

Describe an experiment to show that a force acts on a current-carrying conductor in a magnetic field, including the effect of reversing: – the current – the direction of the field

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So, applying Fleming’s left-hand rule to the example given ….

Forefinger (magnetic field)

Second finger (current)

Describe an experiment to show that a force acts on a current-carrying conductor in a magnetic field, including the effect of reversing: – the current – the direction of the field

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So, applying Fleming’s left-hand rule to the example given ….

Forefinger (magnetic field)

Second finger (current)

Thumb (movement)

Describe an experiment to show that a force acts on a current-carrying conductor in a magnetic field, including the effect of reversing: – the current – the direction of the field

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Some devices use the fact that there is a force on a current-carrying conductor in a magnetic field – for example, a loudspeaker.

Forefinger (magnetic field)

Second finger (current)

Thumb (movement)

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1. The cylindrical magnet produces a strong radial (‘spoke-like’) magnetic field at right angles to the wire in the coil, which is attached to a stiff paper or plastic cone.

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1. The cylindrical magnet produces a strong radial (‘spoke-like’) magnetic field at right angles to the wire in the coil, which is attached to a stiff paper or plastic cone.

2. The loudspeaker is connected to an amplifier. The current is AC and so continually changes direction. This causes the magnetic field around the electromagnet to continually change.

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1. The cylindrical magnet produces a strong radial (‘spoke-like’) magnetic field at right angles to the wire in the coil, which is attached to a stiff paper or plastic cone.

2. The loudspeaker is connected to an amplifier. The current is AC and so continually changes direction. This causes the magnetic field around the electromagnet to continually change.

3. The electromagnet moves back and forth, and as a result the speaker cone also moves back and forth, generating sound waves.

State that a current-carrying coil in a magnetic field experiences a turning effect, and describe the factors that can increase this effect.

State that a current-carrying coil in a magnetic field experiences a turning effect, and describe the factors that can increase this effect.

Turning effect

Simple motor

State that a current-carrying coil in a magnetic field experiences a turning effect, and describe the factors that can increase this effect.

Turning effect

Current-carrying wire

Magnetic field

Force on the wire

State that a current-carrying coil in a magnetic field experiences a turning effect, and describe the factors that can increase this effect.

Turning effect

Current-carrying wire

Magnetic field

Force on the wire

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1. In the coil of wire the current flows along one side in one direction, and in the opposite direction on the other.

State that a current-carrying coil in a magnetic field experiences a turning effect, and describe the factors that can increase this effect.

Turning effect

Current-carrying wire

Magnetic field

Force on the wire

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1. In the coil of wire the current flows along one side in one direction, and in the opposite direction on the other.
2. According to Fleming’s left hand rule one side is pushed up by the magnetic field, and one is pushed down.

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State that a current-carrying coil in a magnetic field experiences a turning effect, and describe the factors that can increase this effect.

Turning effect

Current-carrying wire

Magnetic field

Force on the wire

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1. In the coil of wire the current flows along one side in one direction, and in the opposite direction on the other.
2. According to Fleming’s left hand rule one side is pushed up by the magnetic field, and one is pushed down.
3. These opposing forces on the coil of wire will result in a turning effect.

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State that a current-carrying coil in a magnetic field experiences a turning effect, and describe the factors that can increase this effect.

Turning effect

Simple DC motor

DC Supply

Coil

Magnetic field

Coil is made from insulated copper wire, and is free to rotate between the poles of the magnet. The commutator (or split ring) is fixed to the coil, and is in contact with the brushes from the DC supply.

Turning effect

Simple DC motor

DC Supply

Coil

Magnetic field

Coil is made from insulated copper wire, and is free to rotate between the poles of the magnet. The commutator (or split ring) is fixed to the coil, and is in contact with the brushes from the DC supply.

Commutator detail

coil

commutator

brush

Turning effect

Simple DC motor

DC Supply

Coil

Magnetic field

Coil is made from insulated copper wire, and is free to rotate between the poles of the magnet. The commutator (or split ring) is fixed to the coil, and is in contact with the brushes from the DC supply.

Commutator detail

coil

commutator

brush

When the coil is horizontal between the poles of the magnet the forces have their maximum turning effect (leverage) on the coil.

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Turning effect

Simple DC motor

DC Supply

Coil

Magnetic field

Coil is made from insulated copper wire, and is free to rotate between the poles of the magnet. The commutator (or split ring) is fixed to the coil, and is in contact with the brushes from the DC supply.

Commutator detail

coil

commutator

brush

If there was no change to the forces then the coil would come to rest in the vertical position

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Turning effect

Simple DC motor

DC Supply

Coil

Magnetic field

Coil is made from insulated copper wire, and is free to rotate between the poles of the magnet. The commutator (or split ring) is fixed to the coil, and is in contact with the brushes from the DC supply.

Commutator detail

coil

commutator

brush

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But the coil has momentum, so it overshoots the vertical position, the commutator changes the direction of the current through it, so the forces change direction and keep the coil turning.

State that a current-carrying coil in a magnetic field experiences a turning effect, and describe the factors that can increase this effect.

Turning effect

Simple DC motor

DC Supply

Coil

Magnetic field

Coil is made from insulated copper wire, and is free to rotate between the poles of the magnet. The commutator (or split ring) is fixed to the coil, and is in contact with the brushes from the DC supply.

The coil would rotate anticlockwise if either the battery or the poles of the magnet were the other way round.

State that a current-carrying coil in a magnetic field experiences a turning effect, and describe the factors that can increase this effect.

Turning effect

Simple DC motor

DC Supply

Coil

Magnetic field

Coil is made from insulated copper wire, and is free to rotate between the poles of the magnet. The commutator (or split ring) is fixed to the coil, and is in contact with the brushes from the DC supply.

The turning effect on the coil can be increased by:

• Increasing the current;
• Using a stronger magnet;
• Increasing the number of turns on the coil;
• Increasing the area of the coil.

PHYSICS – Electromagnetic effects (2)