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Edexcel ·Physics·Cambridge IGCSE Physics

Electromagnetism

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Magnetic fields around currents, electromagnets, the motor effect, the DC motor, and transformers.

Magnetic field around a current

A current-carrying wire produces a magnetic field in concentric circles around it; the direction is given by the right-hand grip rule. A coil (solenoid) carrying current behaves like a bar magnet, with a field like that of a bar magnet and clear north and south poles.

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