GCSE AQA Higher Combined Science Physics

Magnetism and electromagnetism – GCSE AQA Higher Combined Science Physics revision notes

Revise Magnetism and electromagnetism for GCSE AQA Higher Combined Science Physics, including Permanent and induced magnetism, magnetic forces and fields.

Magnetism and electromagnetism covers Permanent and induced magnetism, magnetic forces and fields and The motor effect in GCSE AQA Higher Combined Science Physics. 10 lessons in 2 subtopics.

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What this topic covers

Magnetism and electromagnetism has 2 subtopics:

• Permanent and induced magnetism, magnetic forces and fields
• The motor effect

Magnetism and electromagnetism lessons by subtopic

10 lessons, grouped by subtopic.

Permanent and induced magnetism, magnetic forces and fields

• Magnetic Poles and Forces
• Permanent vs. Induced Magnets
• Introduction to Magnetic Fields
• Plotting Magnetic Field Patterns
• Earth's Magnetic Field and Compasses

The motor effect

• Understanding Electric Motors
• The Motor Effect and Fleming's Left Hand Rule
• Factors Affecting Force on a Conductor
• Currents and Magnetic Fields
• Solenoids and Electromagnets

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