Fleming's Left Hand Rule: Exam-Style Questions

Science
Year 9
8 questions
~16 mins
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This worksheet explores Fleming's Left Hand Rule, helping students understand how magnetic forces act on current-carrying conductors and how to apply the rule in various contexts.

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Fleming's Left Hand Rule: Exam-Style Questions

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Grade Year 9
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Concept Review

Answer the following questions to review your understanding of Fleming's Left Hand Rule and its scientific basis.
1.
Define Fleming's Left Hand Rule and explain its purpose in understanding the motor effect.
[2 marks]
2.
What are the three directions indicated by Fleming's Left Hand Rule, and how are they related?
[2 marks]
B

Calculations

Solve the following numerical problems related to Fleming's Left Hand Rule. Show all working.
1.
A wire of length 0.5 meters carries a current of 3 amperes in a magnetic field of flux density 0.2 teslas. Calculate the magnitude of the force acting on the wire using Fleming's Left Hand Rule.
[4 marks]
2.
If the force acting on a conductor is 0.6 N, the magnetic flux density is 0.3 T, and the length of the conductor is 2 m, what current is flowing through the wire?
[4 marks]
C

Practical Skills & Theoretical Application

Answer the following to demonstrate your understanding of practical applications and experimental considerations.
1.
Describe a simple experiment to demonstrate Fleming's Left Hand Rule, including the variables you would control and safety precautions you should take.
[6 marks]
D

Data Analysis & Interpretation

Read the scenario below and answer the questions.
1.
A straight conductor of length 1.5 meters in a magnetic field experiences a force of 0.45 N when a current of 2 A flows through it. Determine the magnetic flux density and explain how Fleming's Left Hand Rule helps predict the force's direction.
[4 marks]
E

Real-World Applications

Answer the following questions to understand how Fleming's Left Hand Rule is applied in technology and industry.
1.
Explain how Fleming's Left Hand Rule is used in the working of electric motors.
[2 marks]
2.
Describe a day-to-day device that relies on Fleming's Left Hand Rule and briefly explain its operation.
[2 marks]

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Created
1/1/2026
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1/1/2026
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