Magnetic Fields Around Current-Carrying Wires and Solenoids

Magnetic Fields, Lorentz Force, and DC Motors

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Determine the magnitude and direction of magnetic fields generated by straight conductors, circular current loops, and solenoids using right-hand rules.

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Magnetic Fields, Lorentz Force, and DC Motors

11th Grade · Science · Open Global Science

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

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OGS.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.