Magnetic Effects of Current

Magnetic Field Patterns

Magnetic Field Patterns

Solenoid

Solenoids

Electromagnets

Electromagnets (Circuit Breaker)


When will Current in a Wire Cause the Wire to Move

current carrying conductor will experience a force if the magnetic field applied is perpendicular (or has a component that is perpendicular) to the direction of flow of current.

Force on Current Carrying Conductor

Force on Current Carrying Conductor

Force on Beam of Charged Particles

Force on a Beam of Charged Particles

Electric Motors

Electric Motors


when we are talking about interaction of magnetic field, particularly between wire and magnets.

  • remember to state the shape of magnetic field for the wire.
    • e.g. circular magnetic field produced by current flowing in wire.