Magnetism + Electromagnetism Flashcards
(7 cards)
What are the four magnetic materials?
- iron
- steel
- cobalt
- nickel
Attraction + repulsion between magnetic poles are an example of what type of force?
Non contact
Where is the strongest area of a magnet?
Poles
What does the strength of an electromagnetic field depend on?
- the current through the wire
- the distance from the wire
Where should a current carrying wire be placed in a magnetic field to experience the full force of the motor effect?
Perpendicular to the magnetic field
In Flemings left hand rule, what is the thumb representing, what is the 1st finger representing and what is the middle finger representing?
Thumb - direction of force
Pointing finger - direction of magnetic field
Middle finger - direction of current
What are the three ways to increase the speed of rotation in an electric motor?
- Add more turns to the coil
- increase the magnetic field strength of the permanent magnets
- increase the current in the coil