magnetic flux density in tesla
What magnetic flux density in tesla means in Physics GCSE, as defined for AQA, OCR.
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A quantity in tesla that is multiplied by current in amperes and length in metres to give the force in newtons.
The quantity B, measured in tesla, T, multiplied by current and length to give the force.
Topics that use magnetic flux density in tesla
- Fleming's left-hand rule (HT only) (AQA GCSE)
- Uses of magnetism (OCR GCSE)
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