Right Hand Rules

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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the Right Hand Rule?
Back
A mnemonic used to determine the direction of the magnetic field in relation to the direction of current flow in a conductor.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does the thumb represent in the Right Hand Rule?
Back
The direction of the current (I) in the conductor.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does the index finger represent in the Right Hand Rule?
Back
The direction of the magnetic field (B) around the conductor.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does the middle finger represent in the Right Hand Rule?
Back
The direction of the force (F) experienced by a positive charge in the magnetic field.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the direction of the magnetic field around a straight current-carrying wire?
Back
The magnetic field forms concentric circles around the wire, with the direction determined by the Right Hand Rule.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the difference between conventional current and electron flow?
Back
Conventional current flows from positive to negative, while electron flow is from negative to positive.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the significance of the south pole of a magnet?
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The south pole is the end of a magnet that is attracted to the Earth's magnetic north.
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