Inquiry question: Under what circumstances is a force produced on a current-carrying conductor in a magnetic field?
Students:
β investigate qualitatively and quantitatively the interaction between a current-carrying conductor and a uniform magnetic field πΉ = ππΌβ₯π΅ = ππΌπ΅sinπ to establish: (ACSPH080, ACSPH081)
β conditions under which the maximum force is produced
β the relationship between the directions of the force, magnetic field strength and current
β conditions under which no force is produced on the conductor
β conduct a quantitative investigation to demonstrate the interaction between two parallel current-carrying wires
β analyse the interaction between two parallel current-carrying wires 
and determine the relationship between the International System of Units (SI) definition of an ampere and Newtonβs Third Law of Motion (ACSPH081, ACSPH106)
Extract from Physics Stage 6 Syllabus Β© 2017 NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA)