Right Hand Generator Rule

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What is the Right Hand Generator Rule?

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A mnemonic used to determine the direction of induced current when a conductor moves through a magnetic field.

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What happens when a wire cuts through a magnetic field?

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It induces an electric current.

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What is necessary for inducing an electric current in a wire?

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A closed circuit.

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What does the thumb represent in the right-hand generator rule?

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The direction in which the wire is being pushed.

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What does the index finger represent in the right-hand generator rule?

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The direction of the magnetic field.

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What does the middle finger represent in the right-hand generator rule?

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The direction of the induced current.

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Why is moving a coil more convenient than moving a magnet?

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Because it's easier to handle.

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If the wire is moved upwards in a magnetic field coming out of the screen, in which direction will the current flow?

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To the right.

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What is electromagnetic induction?

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The process of generating electric current from a changing magnetic field.

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What is Faraday's Law of Electromagnetic Induction?

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The induced electromotive force in any closed circuit is equal to the rate of change of the magnetic flux through the circuit.