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Magnetic Fields, Lorentz Force, and DC Motors

11th Grade · Science · Open Global Science

7 lessons

Goal

Analyze magnetic fields produced by currents and permanent magnets, calculate magnetic forces on charges and conductors, and model electric motors.

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  1. Permanent Versus Induced Magnets and Magnetic MaterialsUp next
  2. Magnetic Fields Around Current-Carrying Wires and SolenoidsNot started yet
  3. Magnetic Fields and Lorentz Force on Moving ChargesNot started yet
  4. Charged Particle Trajectories and Mass SpectrometryYou are here
  5. Earth's Magnetic Field and Magnetospheric ShieldingNot started yet
  6. Magnetic Force on a Current-Carrying Conductor: F = BIl sin θNot started yet
  7. Magnetic Torque on Current Loops and DC Electric MotorsNot started yet
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GlobalOGS.12.PS3.6Open Global Science Standards 2026™ · 11th Grade

Investigate magnetic fields generated by permanent magnets, straight current conductors, and solenoids; calculate magnetic force on current-carrying wires (F = BIL) and moving charged particles (Lorentz force F = qvB sin θ), explaining the operation of DC electric motors and Earth's magnetosphere.