Science glossary film: Motor effect

Motor effect

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The force experienced by a current-carrying wire when placed within a magnetic field.

The force experienced by a current-carrying wire when placed within a magnetic field. When current flows through a wire, it generates a magnetic field. This interacts with the second magnetic field to produce movement. Electric motors use the motor effect to produce a continuous rotation. This has many useful applications, from fans to electric vehicles.

When current flows through a wire, it generates a magnetic field. This interacts with the second magnetic field to produce movement. Electric motors use the motor effect to produce a continuous rotation. This has many useful applications, from fans to electric vehicles.

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