
Fully editable P15.4 The Motor Effect lessons for AQA GCSE Physics (Triple & Combined Science).
Engage students with clear PowerPoints, scaffolded worksheets, retrieval practice, and exam-style questions that explain how a current-carrying wire in a magnetic field experiences a force. Written precisely to the AQA specification and ready to teach straight away.
Includes Free AI Long-Answer Marking, where students can submit extended-response answers online and receive instant, AQA-aligned feedback to improve reasoning, structure, and command-word accuracy.
What’s Included:
- Editable PowerPoints with step-by-step diagrams, worked examples, and animations
- Printable and editable worksheets (Foundation → Higher tier)
- Exam-style questions with mark schemes and model answers
- Retrieval starters, AfL checkpoints, and exit tickets for rapid feedback
- Homework and revision quizzes (ready to print or upload)
- Comprehensive answer keys for every activity
- Bonus: Free AI Long-Answer Marking aligned with AQA mark-scheme standards
Topics Covered (P15.4 The Motor Effect):
- Definition and explanation of the motor effect
- How a magnetic field and electric current interact to create a force
- Using Fleming’s Left-Hand Rule to predict force direction
- Factors affecting force size: magnetic flux density, current, and wire length
- Using the equation F = B I L (and its rearrangements)
- Practical demonstrations: force on a wire, current reversal, and field reversal
- Real-world applications: electric motors, speakers, and railguns
- Exam-style reasoning and calculation tasks
Why Teachers Love This Resource:
- No-prep and ready to teach immediately
- Curriculum-true to AQA GCSE Physics (8463 & 8464)
- Exam-success focus: develops equation fluency and applied reasoning
- Differentiated with scaffolded tasks and higher-tier challenges
- Versatile for classroom lessons, homework, or revision
Format:
- PPTX slides
- DOCX/PDF worksheets and assessments
- Fully editable
- Print-friendly
Spec & Tiers:
- AQA GCSE Physics (8463)
- AQA Combined Science Trilogy (8464)
- Suitable for Foundation and Higher tiers (clearly signposted)
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