Right-Hand Rule
Definition
The right-hand rule is a method used to determine the direction of a magnetic field, current, or force in relation to each other. It states that if you point your thumb in the direction of the current, and curl your fingers around it, your fingers will point in the direction of the magnetic field.
Related terms
Magnetic Field: A region around a magnet or current-carrying wire where magnetic forces can be detected.
Current: The flow of electric charge through a conductor.
Force: A push or pull on an object resulting from its interaction with another object.
"Right-Hand Rule" appears in:
Subjects (1)
AP Physics C: E&M
Study guides (1)
AP Physics 2 - 5.3 Electromagnetic Induction
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