Module 6: Electromagnetism

Charged Particles, Conductors and Magnetic Fields

HSC Syllabus: What happens to stationary and moving charged particles when they interact with an electric or magnetic field?

• Charged Particles in Electric Fields
• Work Done in Electric Fields
• Charged Particles in Magnetic Fields
• Charged Particle Field Comparison

The Motor Effect

HSC Syllabus: Under what circumstances is a force produced on a current-carrying conductor in a magnetic field?

• The Motor Effect
• Forces Between Parallel Current-Carrying Conductors

Electromagnetic Induction

HSC Syllabus: How are electric and magnetic fields related?

• Magnetic Flux and Flux Density
• Faradays Law of Electromagnetic Induction
• Lenz's Law
• Transformer Operations
• Transformer Limitations and Efficiencies
• Transformer Applications and Power Distribution

Applications of the Motor Effect

HSC Syllabus: How has knowledge about the Motor Effect been applied to technological advances?

• Principles of DC Motor Operation
• Magnetic Field Configurations in DC Motors
• Back EMF in DC Motors
• DC and AC Generators
• AC Induction Motors
• Lenz's Law in Electromagnetic Braking