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The Motor Effect

When a current flows through a wire, it produces a magnetic field around the wire. If the current-carrying wire is near another magnet it will experience a force (attraction/repulsion)

Summary: Motor Effect | Physics for Grade 10

Fleming’s Left Hand Rule

The magnetic field, current and force act at right angles to one another. Fleming’s left hand rule can predict the direction of motion.

Summary: Motor Effect | Physics for Grade 10

  1. Thumb – Direction of force
  2. First Finger – Direction of magnetic field (North to South)
  3. __Second (middle) finger __– Direction of current

Electric Motor

An electric motor uses a coil of wire in a magnetic field. The current is flowing in different directions in each side of the coil. This means that (according to Fleming’s Left Hand Rule) one side of the coil will move upwards and the other side will move downwards)

Summary: Motor Effect | Physics for Grade 10

As the sides of the coil experience opposite forces, the coil will rotate. The coil is connected to the circuit using brushes and a split-ring commutator. The brushes allow electricity to be conducted to the coil while also allowing it to move. The split-ring ‘breaks’ and re-connects the circuit every half turn to allow constant rotation.

Summary: Motor Effect | Physics for Grade 10Electric motors can be made more powerful by:

  • Increasing the current
  • Increasing the length of wire in the magnetic field
  • Increasing the strength of the magnetic field

Magnetic Flux Density

Magnetic flux density is a measurement of the strength of a magnetic field. (You do NOT need to remember this equation for your exam)

F = B I L

F = force (N

B = magnetic flux density (Tesla, T)
__I __= current (A)
L = Length (m)

Solved Example

A wire has a current of 2.2A flowing through it as it passes through a magnetic field of 0.5T. What force will the 0.25m wire experience?

F=BIL
F = 0.5 x 2.2 x 0.25
F = 0.275N

Electromagnetic Induction

Electromagnetic Induction

When a wire is moved through a magnetic field, electric current is induced in the wire
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Alternator
Electricity can be generated by rotating a magnet inside a coil of wire. This induces a current in the wire. As the magnetic field is changing direction repeatedly (as it turns), the direction of the induced current also changes. Therefore, alternating Current (AC) is produced. This type of generator is called an alternator.

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Dynamo / DC Generator

  • A dynamo generates Direct Current (DC). It is similar to the alternator except it has a split ring commutator, which means that current is only produced in one direction.
  • This DC varies from 0 to a positive value. This is different to DC from a battery which is a constant positive value.

Summary: Motor Effect | Physics for Grade 10

Transformers

A transformer is a device which is used to increase or decrease voltage (potential difference). It consists of two coils of wire (not connected together) wrapped around an iron core.

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An alternating current in the primary coil creates an alternating magnetic field around the iron core. The secondary coil is in the alternating magnetic field. This induces an alternating current in the secondary coil. Transformers do not work with DC as the magnetic field does not change.

Summary: Motor Effect | Physics for Grade 10

  1. a STEP UP transformer increases the voltage. It has more turns on the secondary coil.
  2. a STEP DOWN transformer decreases the voltage. It has less turns on the secondary coil.

The relationship between voltage and the number of turns on the primary and secondary coil can be described using this equation (you do NOT need to remember this equation for your exam):
Summary: Motor Effect | Physics for Grade 10

V = voltage
N = number of turns
P = primary coil
S = secondary coil

Solved Example
A transformer has 200 turns on its primary coil and 50 turns on its secondary coil. The input voltage is 920V.

Vp/Vs = Np/Ns
920/Vs = 200/50
Vs = 920/4
Vs = 230V

Transformer Efficiency

Transformers are almost 100% efficient. If 100% efficiency is assumed:

Vp x Ip = Vs x Is
V = voltage
I = current
P = primary coil
S = secondary coil

Solved Example

A transformer is used to step down an alternating voltage of 230V to 12V for a 2.5A light bulb. Assume that the transformer is 100% efficient and calculate the current in the primary coil of the transformer.

Vp = 230V
Ip = ?
Vs = 12V
Is = 2.5A
230 x Ip = 12 x 2.5
Ip = (12 x 2.5) ÷ 230 = 0.13A

National Grid

The National Grid is a network of wires and pylons connecting power stations and consumers together.

Summary: Motor Effect | Physics for Grade 10

Every power station feeds into the grid and every consumer takes electricity from the grid. Transformers are used to step up voltage from power station to the grid and to step down voltage from the grid to homes (230V)

Summary: Motor Effect | Physics for Grade 10

High voltages are used between pylons (400,000 V) so that less energy is lost (high voltage = low current at constant power [P=IV])

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