Physics GCSE
Force on a current-carrying conductor
What Force on a current-carrying conductor means in Physics GCSE, as defined for OCR.
Definition of Force on a current-carrying conductor
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Reference: OCR
The force in newtons equals magnetic flux density in tesla multiplied by current in amperes multiplied by the length of conductor in metres within the field.
Topics that use Force on a current-carrying conductor
- Uses of magnetism (OCR GCSE)
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