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The motor effect

AqaGcsePhysicsMagnetism and electromagnetism

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  • Electromagnetism evidence cue 51

    A school bell electromagnet evidence cue for State that when a current flows through a conducting wire a magnetic field is produced around the wire.. It helps identify the relevant magnetic field, current, transformer coil, motor effect or generator induction evidence, while keeping Electromagnetism distinct from neighbouring GCSE Physics ideas. Distinct retrieval anchor: fluxcue151a coilcue151b fieldcue151c polecue151d gridcue151e motorcue151f generatorcue151g transformercue151h compasscue151i currentcue151j voltagecue151k forcecue151l.

  • Electromagnetism boundary cue 52

    A model railway motor evidence cue for State that when a current flows through a conducting wire a magnetic field is produced around the wire.. It helps identify the relevant magnetic field, current, transformer coil, motor effect or generator induction evidence, while keeping Electromagnetism distinct from neighbouring GCSE Physics ideas. Distinct retrieval anchor: fluxcue152a coilcue152b fieldcue152c polecue152d gridcue152e motorcue152f generatorcue152g transformercue152h compasscue152i currentcue152j voltagecue152k forcecue152l.

  • Electromagnetism application cue 53

    A phone speaker coil evidence cue for Describe how the strength of the magnetic field around a wire depends on current through the wire.. It helps identify the relevant magnetic field, current, transformer coil, motor effect or generator induction evidence, while keeping Electromagnetism distinct from neighbouring GCSE Physics ideas. Distinct retrieval anchor: fluxcue153a coilcue153b fieldcue153c polecue153d gridcue153e motorcue153f generatorcue153g transformercue153h compasscue153i currentcue153j voltagecue153k forcecue153l.

  • Electromagnetism measurement cue 54

    A bicycle dynamo evidence cue for Describe how the strength of the magnetic field around a wire depends on current through the wire.. It helps identify the relevant magnetic field, current, transformer coil, motor effect or generator induction evidence, while keeping Electromagnetism distinct from neighbouring GCSE Physics ideas. Distinct retrieval anchor: fluxcue154a coilcue154b fieldcue154c polecue154d gridcue154e motorcue154f generatorcue154g transformercue154h compasscue154i currentcue154j voltagecue154k forcecue154l.

  • Electromagnetism diagnosis cue 55

    A power-station transformer evidence cue for Describe how the strength of the magnetic field around a wire depends on distance from the wire.. It helps identify the relevant magnetic field, current, transformer coil, motor effect or generator induction evidence, while keeping Electromagnetism distinct from neighbouring GCSE Physics ideas. Distinct retrieval anchor: fluxcue155a coilcue155b fieldcue155c polecue155d gridcue155e motorcue155f generatorcue155g transformercue155h compasscue155i currentcue155j voltagecue155k forcecue155l.

  • Electromagnetism prediction cue 56

    A National Grid substation evidence cue for Describe how the strength of the magnetic field around a wire depends on distance from the wire.. It helps identify the relevant magnetic field, current, transformer coil, motor effect or generator induction evidence, while keeping Electromagnetism distinct from neighbouring GCSE Physics ideas. Distinct retrieval anchor: fluxcue156a coilcue156b fieldcue156c polecue156d gridcue156e motorcue156f generatorcue156g transformercue156h compasscue156i currentcue156j voltagecue156k forcecue156l.

  • Electromagnetism comparison cue 57

    A classroom plotting compass evidence cue for Describe how shaping a wire to form a solenoid increases the strength of the magnetic field created by a current.. It helps identify the relevant magnetic field, current, transformer coil, motor effect or generator induction evidence, while keeping Electromagnetism distinct from neighbouring GCSE Physics ideas. Distinct retrieval anchor: fluxcue157a coilcue157b fieldcue157c polecue157d gridcue157e motorcue157f generatorcue157g transformercue157h compasscue157i currentcue157j voltagecue157k forcecue157l.

  • Electromagnetism safety cue 58

    A relay switch circuit evidence cue for Describe how shaping a wire to form a solenoid increases the strength of the magnetic field created by a current.. It helps identify the relevant magnetic field, current, transformer coil, motor effect or generator induction evidence, while keeping Electromagnetism distinct from neighbouring GCSE Physics ideas. Distinct retrieval anchor: fluxcue158a coilcue158b fieldcue158c polecue158d gridcue158e motorcue158f generatorcue158g transformercue158h compasscue158i currentcue158j voltagecue158k forcecue158l.

  • Electromagnetism efficiency cue 59

    A loudspeaker cone test evidence cue for State that the magnetic field inside a solenoid is strong and uniform.. It helps identify the relevant magnetic field, current, transformer coil, motor effect or generator induction evidence, while keeping Electromagnetism distinct from neighbouring GCSE Physics ideas. Distinct retrieval anchor: fluxcue159a coilcue159b fieldcue159c polecue159d gridcue159e motorcue159f generatorcue159g transformercue159h compasscue159i currentcue159j voltagecue159k forcecue159l.

  • Electromagnetism energy-transfer cue 60

    A wind-turbine generator evidence cue for State that the magnetic field inside a solenoid is strong and uniform.. It helps identify the relevant magnetic field, current, transformer coil, motor effect or generator induction evidence, while keeping Electromagnetism distinct from neighbouring GCSE Physics ideas. Distinct retrieval anchor: fluxcue160a coilcue160b fieldcue160c polecue160d gridcue160e motorcue160f generatorcue160g transformercue160h compasscue160i currentcue160j voltagecue160k forcecue160l.

  • Electromagnetism field-shape cue 61

    A step-up transformer demonstration evidence cue for Describe the magnetic field around a solenoid as having a similar shape to that of a bar magnet.. It helps identify the relevant magnetic field, current, transformer coil, motor effect or generator induction evidence, while keeping Electromagnetism distinct from neighbouring GCSE Physics ideas. Distinct retrieval anchor: fluxcue161a coilcue161b fieldcue161c polecue161d gridcue161e motorcue161f generatorcue161g transformercue161h compasscue161i currentcue161j voltagecue161k forcecue161l.

  • Electromagnetism current-change cue 62

    A step-down charger transformer evidence cue for Describe the magnetic field around a solenoid as having a similar shape to that of a bar magnet.. It helps identify the relevant magnetic field, current, transformer coil, motor effect or generator induction evidence, while keeping Electromagnetism distinct from neighbouring GCSE Physics ideas. Distinct retrieval anchor: fluxcue162a coilcue162b fieldcue162c polecue162d gridcue162e motorcue162f generatorcue162g transformercue162h compasscue162i currentcue162j voltagecue162k forcecue162l.

  • Electromagnetism voltage-change cue 63

    A iron-filings field pattern evidence cue for State that adding an iron core increases the strength of the magnetic field of a solenoid.. It helps identify the relevant magnetic field, current, transformer coil, motor effect or generator induction evidence, while keeping Electromagnetism distinct from neighbouring GCSE Physics ideas. Distinct retrieval anchor: fluxcue163a coilcue163b fieldcue163c polecue163d gridcue163e motorcue163f generatorcue163g transformercue163h compasscue163i currentcue163j voltagecue163k forcecue163l.

  • Electromagnetism force-link cue 64

    A split-ring motor kit evidence cue for State that adding an iron core increases the strength of the magnetic field of a solenoid.. It helps identify the relevant magnetic field, current, transformer coil, motor effect or generator induction evidence, while keeping Electromagnetism distinct from neighbouring GCSE Physics ideas. Distinct retrieval anchor: fluxcue164a coilcue164b fieldcue164c polecue164d gridcue164e motorcue164f generatorcue164g transformercue164h compasscue164i currentcue164j voltagecue164k forcecue164l.

  • Electromagnetism turns-ratio cue 65

    A solenoid strength investigation evidence cue for Define an electromagnet as a solenoid with an iron core.. It helps identify the relevant magnetic field, current, transformer coil, motor effect or generator induction evidence, while keeping Electromagnetism distinct from neighbouring GCSE Physics ideas. Distinct retrieval anchor: fluxcue165a coilcue165b fieldcue165c polecue165d gridcue165e motorcue165f generatorcue165g transformercue165h compasscue165i currentcue165j voltagecue165k forcecue165l.

  • Electromagnetism AC-output cue 66

    A coil-and-galvanometer induction evidence cue for Define an electromagnet as a solenoid with an iron core.. It helps identify the relevant magnetic field, current, transformer coil, motor effect or generator induction evidence, while keeping Electromagnetism distinct from neighbouring GCSE Physics ideas. Distinct retrieval anchor: fluxcue166a coilcue166b fieldcue166c polecue166d gridcue166e motorcue166f generatorcue166g transformercue166h compasscue166i currentcue166j voltagecue166k forcecue166l.

  • Electromagnetism coil-core cue 67

    A overhead cable transmission evidence cue for Describe how the magnetic effect of a current can be demonstrated.. It helps identify the relevant magnetic field, current, transformer coil, motor effect or generator induction evidence, while keeping Electromagnetism distinct from neighbouring GCSE Physics ideas. Distinct retrieval anchor: fluxcue167a coilcue167b fieldcue167c polecue167d gridcue167e motorcue167f generatorcue167g transformercue167h compasscue167i currentcue167j voltagecue167k forcecue167l.

  • Electromagnetism compass-response cue 68

    A laboratory bar magnet evidence cue for Describe how the magnetic effect of a current can be demonstrated.. It helps identify the relevant magnetic field, current, transformer coil, motor effect or generator induction evidence, while keeping Electromagnetism distinct from neighbouring GCSE Physics ideas. Distinct retrieval anchor: fluxcue168a coilcue168b fieldcue168c polecue168d gridcue168e motorcue168f generatorcue168g transformercue168h compasscue168i currentcue168j voltagecue168k forcecue168l.

  • Electromagnetism pole-test cue 69

    A moving-wire motor effect evidence cue for Draw the magnetic field pattern for a straight wire carrying a current.. It helps identify the relevant magnetic field, current, transformer coil, motor effect or generator induction evidence, while keeping Electromagnetism distinct from neighbouring GCSE Physics ideas. Distinct retrieval anchor: fluxcue169a coilcue169b fieldcue169c polecue169d gridcue169e motorcue169f generatorcue169g transformercue169h compasscue169i currentcue169j voltagecue169k forcecue169l.

  • Electromagnetism load-effect cue 70

    A alternator output trace evidence cue for Draw the magnetic field pattern for a straight wire carrying a current.. It helps identify the relevant magnetic field, current, transformer coil, motor effect or generator induction evidence, while keeping Electromagnetism distinct from neighbouring GCSE Physics ideas. Distinct retrieval anchor: fluxcue170a coilcue170b fieldcue170c polecue170d gridcue170e motorcue170f generatorcue170g transformercue170h compasscue170i currentcue170j voltagecue170k forcecue170l.

  • Electromagnetism power-link cue 71

    A primary-secondary coil comparison evidence cue for Draw the magnetic field pattern for a solenoid, showing the direction of the field.. It helps identify the relevant magnetic field, current, transformer coil, motor effect or generator induction evidence, while keeping Electromagnetism distinct from neighbouring GCSE Physics ideas. Distinct retrieval anchor: fluxcue171a coilcue171b fieldcue171c polecue171d gridcue171e motorcue171f generatorcue171g transformercue171h compasscue171i currentcue171j voltagecue171k forcecue171l.

  • Electromagnetism exam-command cue 72

    A temporary induced magnet evidence cue for Draw the magnetic field pattern for a solenoid, showing the direction of the field.. It helps identify the relevant magnetic field, current, transformer coil, motor effect or generator induction evidence, while keeping Electromagnetism distinct from neighbouring GCSE Physics ideas. Distinct retrieval anchor: fluxcue172a coilcue172b fieldcue172c polecue172d gridcue172e motorcue172f generatorcue172g transformercue172h compasscue172i currentcue172j voltagecue172k forcecue172l.

  • Electromagnetism direction cue 73

    A bench-top compass mapping boundary cue for Explain how a solenoid arrangement can increase the magnetic effect of the current.. It helps identify the relevant magnetic field, current, transformer coil, motor effect or generator induction evidence, while keeping Electromagnetism distinct from neighbouring GCSE Physics ideas. Distinct retrieval anchor: fluxcue173a coilcue173b fieldcue173c polecue173d gridcue173e motorcue173f generatorcue173g transformercue173h compasscue173i currentcue173j voltagecue173k forcecue173l.

  • Electromagnetism cause cue 74

    A scrapyard lifting magnet boundary cue for Explain how a solenoid arrangement can increase the magnetic effect of the current.. It helps identify the relevant magnetic field, current, transformer coil, motor effect or generator induction evidence, while keeping Electromagnetism distinct from neighbouring GCSE Physics ideas. Distinct retrieval anchor: fluxcue174a coilcue174b fieldcue174c polecue174d gridcue174e motorcue174f generatorcue174g transformercue174h compasscue174i currentcue174j voltagecue174k forcecue174l.

  • Electromagnetism evidence cue 75

    A school bell electromagnet boundary cue for Apply WS 2.2 when drawing magnetic field patterns for a current-carrying wire and solenoid.. It helps identify the relevant magnetic field, current, transformer coil, motor effect or generator induction evidence, while keeping Electromagnetism distinct from neighbouring GCSE Physics ideas. Distinct retrieval anchor: fluxcue175a coilcue175b fieldcue175c polecue175d gridcue175e motorcue175f generatorcue175g transformercue175h compasscue175i currentcue175j voltagecue175k forcecue175l.

  • Electromagnetism boundary cue 76

    A model railway motor boundary cue for Apply WS 2.2 when drawing magnetic field patterns for a current-carrying wire and solenoid.. It helps identify the relevant magnetic field, current, transformer coil, motor effect or generator induction evidence, while keeping Electromagnetism distinct from neighbouring GCSE Physics ideas. Distinct retrieval anchor: fluxcue176a coilcue176b fieldcue176c polecue176d gridcue176e motorcue176f generatorcue176g transformercue176h compasscue176i currentcue176j voltagecue176k forcecue176l.

  • Electromagnetism application cue 77

    A phone speaker coil boundary cue for (Physics only) Interpret diagrams of electromagnetic devices in order to explain how they work.. It helps identify the relevant magnetic field, current, transformer coil, motor effect or generator induction evidence, while keeping Electromagnetism distinct from neighbouring GCSE Physics ideas. Distinct retrieval anchor: fluxcue177a coilcue177b fieldcue177c polecue177d gridcue177e motorcue177f generatorcue177g transformercue177h compasscue177i currentcue177j voltagecue177k forcecue177l.

  • Electromagnetism measurement cue 78

    A bicycle dynamo boundary cue for (Physics only) Interpret diagrams of electromagnetic devices in order to explain how they work.. It helps identify the relevant magnetic field, current, transformer coil, motor effect or generator induction evidence, while keeping Electromagnetism distinct from neighbouring GCSE Physics ideas. Distinct retrieval anchor: fluxcue178a coilcue178b fieldcue178c polecue178d gridcue178e motorcue178f generatorcue178g transformercue178h compasscue178i currentcue178j voltagecue178k forcecue178l.

  • Electromagnetism diagnosis cue 79

    A power-station transformer boundary cue for (Physics only) Apply WS 1.4 when explaining electromagnetic devices from diagrams.. It helps identify the relevant magnetic field, current, transformer coil, motor effect or generator induction evidence, while keeping Electromagnetism distinct from neighbouring GCSE Physics ideas. Distinct retrieval anchor: fluxcue179a coilcue179b fieldcue179c polecue179d gridcue179e motorcue179f generatorcue179g transformercue179h compasscue179i currentcue179j voltagecue179k forcecue179l.

  • Electromagnetism prediction cue 80

    A National Grid substation boundary cue for (Physics only) Apply WS 1.4 when explaining electromagnetic devices from diagrams.. It helps identify the relevant magnetic field, current, transformer coil, motor effect or generator induction evidence, while keeping Electromagnetism distinct from neighbouring GCSE Physics ideas. Distinct retrieval anchor: fluxcue180a coilcue180b fieldcue180c polecue180d gridcue180e motorcue180f generatorcue180g transformercue180h compasscue180i currentcue180j voltagecue180k forcecue180l.