4-ELM-02
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Specification References
- 6.11 appreciate that there is a force on a charged particle when it moves in a magnetic field as long as its motion is not parallel to the field
- 6.12 recall that a force is exerted on a current-carrying wire in a magnetic field, and how this effect is applied in simple d.c.electric motors and loudspeakers
- 6.13 use the left hand rule to predict the direction of the resulting force when a wire carries a current perpendicular to a magnetic field
- 6.14 recall that the force on a current-carrying conductor in a magnetic field increases with the strength of the field and with the current
Starter
- Show them the wire hanging between the two poles of magnet and switch on current. Let them discuss what happens.
- Reverse polarity, direction of current and let them analyze what happens.
- Have ready one of the little motors and tell them that they will have to be building one themselves
Main Body of Lesson
- Discuss why the wire moves when current is flowing through it: the magnetic field of the permanent magnet reacts with the magnetic field of the current in the wire.
- This interaction between the two magnetic fields is shown by the presence of the electromagnetic force acting on the wire; under the action of the electromagnetic force, the wire moves.
- The direction of the electromagnetic force is given by FLEMING’s LEFT HAND RULE:
• Hold your left hand and spread out the thumb, first and second finger so that they are at right angles to each other. • Point your First Finger in the direction of the magnetic Field (N to S) • Rotate your hand about that finger until your seCond finger points in the direction of Current ( + to -) • THEN thumb points in the direction on the movement of the wire (direction of the electromagnetic force)
- The movement of the current-carrying wire into a magnetic field is called the MOTOR EFFECT.
- Use the 'electric motor' worksheet to show how Fleming’s left hand rule applies.
- Complete the worksheet
- Show them how the moving-coil loudspeaker works and students build their own.
Plenary
- Use the 'Electric Bell' and 'Relays' worksheet. Pupils should stick them in their books and use them to fully explain how they work.
Homework
- Complete Physics texbook - page 209, Q 1-4
Additional Information
Resources Required
- electric bell demo, different relay demos, circuit breakers RCD's, coils, power supplies, plotting compasses.
Textbook References
- None
Website References
- None
Skills Addressed
Safety/Hazards
- With high currents the wires may get hot.
Notes
- None