Physics A-Level
Hall effect sensor
What Hall effect sensor means in Physics A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Hall effect sensor
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Acts as the sensing element by detecting a small magnet attached to the rotating object.
Topics that use Hall effect sensor
- Hall effect sensor (A-level only) (AQA A-Level)
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