Physics A-Level
Hall effect
What Hall effect means in Physics A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Hall effect
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Reference: AQA
A steady transverse voltage is produced across a current-carrying conductor placed in a magnetic field due to charge separation.
Topics that use Hall effect
- Hall effect sensor (A-level only) (AQA A-Level)
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