GCSE Physics

Motor Coil Forces

Look at the single coil of wire below. It is connected to a DC supply. Current flows, as shown by the red arrows.

horseshoe magnet with a single coil of wire carrying DC current

Use Fleming's Left Hand Rule to show that the left and right hand sides of the coil experience a force up and down.

In what direction will the coil rotate?


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