Explain why the coil of a simple DC motor continues to rotate in the same direction…

PHYSICS · Subjective · GCSE · Physics · Magnetism and Electromagnetism · Magnetism and Electromagnetism

Problem

Explain why the coil of a simple DC motor continues to rotate in the same direction although the side of the coil experiencing an upward force changes every half turn.

Related theory

Magnetic Forces
Electromechanical Devices
DC electric motor
Force on a current-carrying conductor in a magnetic field
Magnetic Effects of Electric Current

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