Magnetic Fields due to a Current-carrying Conductor How Electric Current Produce a Magnetic Field Explain how electric current produces a magnetic field Electromagnetism is the effect produced by the interaction of an electric current with a magnetic field. The interaction can result in a force causing the conductor carrying the…
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PHYSICS FORM FOUR TOPIC 1: WAVESIntroduction to Waves
The Concept of Wave Explain the concept of a wave A wave is a disturbance that travels through a medium from one location to another location. Consider a slinky wave as an example of a wave. When the slinky is stretched from end to end and is held at rest,…
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PHYSICS FORM THREE TOPIC 4: OPTICAL INSTRUMENT
Simple Microscope The Structure of the Simple Microscope Describe the structure of the simple microscope A magnifying glass, an ordinary double convex lens with a short focal length, is a simple microscope. The reading lens and hand lens are instruments of this type. When an object is placed nearer…
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PHYSICS FORM TWO TOPIC 4: FORCES IN EQUILIBRIUM
Moment of a Force The Effects of Turning Forces Explain the effects of turning forces A force is a push or pull which when applied to a body it will change its state either by stopping it if it was in motion or making it move if it was…
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PHYSICS FORM ONE TOPIC 4: FORCE
What is Force? A force is an interaction that causes a change. In mechanics, a force is an interaction that causes a change in velocity (an interaction that causes acceleration). Concept of Force The Concept of Force Explain the concept of force For better understanding of this concept, let’s…