Having covered Fleming's Left-Hand Rule previously, we will now apply its general principles to the specific application of an electric motor. In particular, we will look at how the sideways motion due to a linear force, as predicted in Fleming's Left-Hand Rule, can be used to produce continuous rotation. We will be focusing on a … Continue reading Electric Motors
Slowing and Stopping
To conclude the recent series of posts related to different aspects of motion, we will now look at a real-world application of these ideas: in particular, the physics of slowing and stopping a road vehicle. An earlier post (from 2019) covered the two components of a vehicle’s overall stopping distance so I won’t repeat that … Continue reading Slowing and Stopping
Stopping Distance
The exam board appears to be very keen on aspects of physics that relate to real life - and vehicle stopping distance is an excellent example. You should therefore ensure that you are confident about this topic as there are standard "right" answers that you need to know. Stopping distances are divided into two parts. … Continue reading Stopping Distance
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