Physics · Combined Science Higher
Magnetism and Electromagnetism
Spec 4.7Paper 21 required practical5 subtopics
Subtopics
1
Poles of a Magnet and Permanent Magnetism
Describe the properties of magnets, distinguish permanent from induced magnetism, and describe magnetic forces.
2
Magnetic Fields
Describe magnetic fields, draw field line patterns and explain how they show force and direction.
3
Electromagnetism
Describe the magnetic field around a current-carrying wire, solenoid and electromagnet.
4
Fleming's Left-Hand Rule and the Motor Effect
Apply Fleming's Left-Hand Rule to predict force on a current-carrying conductor in a magnetic field.
5
Electric Motors
Explain how the motor effect causes a coil to rotate in an electric motor.
Higher tier only
Induced EMF and flux
Transformer efficiency calculations
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