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Hall effect

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

The creation of a potential difference across a conductor when an external magnetic field with a component perpendicular to the direction of charge motion is applied.

AP course connection

Topic 12.2: 12.2 Magnetism and Moving Charges

Unit 12