The Motor Effect Flashcards
1
Q
What happens when a current flows though a wire
A
A magnetic field is produced around a wire
2
Q
The size of the force can be increased by…
A
Increasing the strength of the magnetic field
Increasing the size of the current
3
Q
When will the conductor not experience a force
A
When it’s parallel to the magnetic field
4
Q
When is the direction of the force reversed
A
Direction of the current is reversed
The direction of magnetic field is reversed
