PhysicsMagnetic Effects of Electric Current

Fleming's Rule Trainer

Pick directions of current and field and predict the force direction.

Current direction

Magnetic field

Force on conductor

Upwards ↑

Rule used

Fleming's Left-Hand Rule

Magnetic field around the currentForce on conductor: Upwards ↑

Left hand: forefinger = field, middle finger = current, thumb = force (motor). Right hand rule is used for generators.

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