Physics GCSE
Magnetic Flux Density (B)
What Magnetic Flux Density (B) means in Physics GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Magnetic Flux Density (B)
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A measure of the strength of a magnetic field at a given point, defined as the force per unit current per unit length on a conductor perpendicular to the field. Measured in Tesla (T).
Topics that use Magnetic Flux Density (B)
- Topic 12 – Magnetism and the motor effect (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
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