Learning objective
(HT only) Identify force F in newtons, magnetic flux density B in tesla, current I in amperes and length l in metres.
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The motor effect
Subtopic
Fleming's left-hand rule (HT only)
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Short explanation
(HT only) Identify force F in newtons, magnetic flux density B in tesla, current I in amperes and length l in metres. sits within Fleming's left-hand rule (HT only) in AQA GCSE Physics Unit 4.7 Magnetism and electromagnetism. A strong explanation names the exact magnetic context, then links the observation to field direction, current, force, coil turns, induced potential difference or transformer power as appropriate. For this objective, revise the keywords HT only, force, current, magnetic flux density, tesla and use them as evidence rather than as isolated definitions. Keep the boundary precise: permanent magnets are not induced magnets, motors use current to produce force or motion, generators use motion or changing magnetic fields to induce a potential difference, and transformers compare primary and secondary coils. The distinctive exam cue is lo47cue347 fieldmap347 coilpath347 transformerlink347, which separates this learning objective from neighbouring transformer, motor-effect and magnetic-field objectives while preserving the official wording.
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Why it matters
This objective helps connect Fleming's left-hand rule (HT only) to exam-style questions, flashcards, and revision notes for The motor effect.
Common mistakes
1 linked- motor-effect force direction: avoid motors and generators: Instead, identify the exact Unit 4.7 idea in Fleming's left-hand rule (HT only), then explain how it links to a calculation using primary and secondary coils and the objective to identify force F in newtons, magnetic flux density B in tesla, current I in amperes and length l in metres.
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