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WJEC 1420QS

Specified practical work — Specified practical work – Investigation of the force on a current in a magnetic field

The specification requires investigation of magnetic force on a current-carrying conductor.

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Interactive Practical · A-Level Physics

Force on a current-carrying wire

Use a top-pan balance and Hall probe to test how magnetic force depends on current, conductor length and magnetic flux density.

This simulation supports preparation and data-analysis practice. It does not replace carrying out real practical work.

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WJEC · 1420QS

Specified practical work · Specified practical work – Investigation of the force on a current in a magnetic field

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