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Magnetic Effects of Electric Current
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31/07/2021 12:36 pm
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If the current in a wire is flowing in the vertically downward direction and a magnetic field is applied from west to east, what is the direction of force on the wire?
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31/07/2021 12:36 pm
Force will be due South (according to Fleming’s left hand rule).
Fleming’s left hand rule: Hold the forefinger, the centre finger and the thumb of your left hand to right angles to one other. Adjust your hand in such a way that the forefinger points in the direction of magnetic field and the and the centre finger points in the direction of current, than the direction in which thumb points, gives the direction of force acting on the conductor.
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