Magnetic fields and current-carrying conductors

What this note covers

1. Magnetic fields around currents
2. Superpose fields from multiple conductors
3. Force on a current-carrying conductor
4. Forces between parallel currents
5. Coils, solenoids and applications
6. Investigate field strength and manage direction conventions
7. Worked conductor force: orientation, sign and an experimental plot
8. Worked parallel wires and solenoid: two distinct field models

8 sections · 10 key terms & formulas · 6 common mistakes