Magnetism & Electromagnetism · 1 question type
Past paper frequency (2018 to 2024)
This topic accounts for approximately 9% of your exam marks.
Magnetic field patterns, the motor effect and Fleming's Left-Hand Rule tested in most series.
| Equipment | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Two bar magnets | Provide the fields to be mapped |
| Plotting compass (small compass on a clear plastic base) | Reads the direction of the field at each point |
| Sheet of plain A3 paper | Surface to draw the field lines on |
| Sharp pencil and ruler | Marks accurate dots and joins them into smooth curves |