Homopolar Motor




 

Assuming that the current flowing in the wire is in the X-direction, the magnetic field is in the Y direction. Then, what direction is the electromagnetic force?

‘Homopolar motor’ refers to a motor operated by using only one polarity of the magnet. The homopolar motor has a very simple structure. It operates with only three parts: battery, magnet, and lead. Homo-polar motors are easy to make and are often used in schools to learn electric motor principles.
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