What is the Hall effect, and how do Hall effect sensors utilize this phenomenon to detect changes in magnetic fields?
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When a magnetic field is applied perpendicular to the direction of the current flow, a voltage difference (known as the Hall voltage) is generated across the width of the conductor. This voltage is perpendicular to both the direction of the current and the Show more…
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