Physics A-Level
Lorentz force on charge carriers
What Lorentz force on charge carriers means in Physics A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Lorentz force on charge carriers
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Increased by the increasing magnetic flux density perpendicular to the Hall probe as the magnet passes the sensor.
Topics that use Lorentz force on charge carriers
- Hall effect sensor (A-level only) (AQA A-Level)
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