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ZIMSEC A-Level Physics

4.5Electromagnetism

Electromagnetism in ZIMSEC A-Level Physics: what the syllabus expects you to know, the learning objectives and how to practise.
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Overview

Form 6.

Learning objectives

What the syllabus expects you to be able to do.

  1. 4.5.1Understand and apply: magnetic fields and fields due to currents.
  2. 4.5.2Understand and apply: force on a current-carrying conductor and flux density.

Lessons

  • Force on a current-carrying conductor and magnetic flux density

    45 min

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  • Magnetic fields and the fields of currents

    40 min

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Sample question

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Electromagnetism: sample question

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A long straight wire lies in the plane of the page and carries a current vertically up the page. What is the direction of its magnetic field at a point just to the right of the wire?

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