What this topic covers
Magnetism and electromagnetism has 3 subtopics:
- Permanent and induced magnetism, magnetic forces and fields
- The motor effect
- Induced potential, transformers and the National Grid (physics only) (HT only)
GCSE AQA Higher Physics
Magnetism and electromagnetism – GCSE AQA Higher Physics revision notes
Revise Magnetism and electromagnetism for GCSE AQA Higher Physics, including Permanent and induced magnetism, magnetic forces and fields and The motor effect.
Magnetism and electromagnetism covers Permanent and induced magnetism, magnetic forces and fields, The motor effect, and Induced potential, transformers and the National Grid (physics only) (HT only) in GCSE AQA Higher Physics. 19 lessons in 3 subtopics.
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Subtopics
Magnetism and electromagnetism lessons by subtopic
19 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
- Loudspeakers and Headphones: Converting Electricity to Sound
Induced potential, transformers and the National Grid (physics only) (HT only)
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