When a magnetic field is applied perpendicular to the flow of current, the field causes resistance in the current. This is the Lorentz force at work, and can be observed well in the Hall effect. (Java tutorial)

Concepts

semiconductors, magnetic fields

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hall effect, hall effect in semiconductors, lorentz force, magnet lab, magnet lab: hall effect, magnetic field

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