Magnetic Force Direction: Right-Hand Rule

Magnetic Force Direction: Right-Hand Rule

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Physics, Science, Engineering

11th Grade - University

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The video tutorial explains how an electric charge experiences a magnetic force when moving through a magnetic field. It introduces the right hand rule as a tool to determine the direction of the magnetic force. The tutorial provides examples with both positive and negative charges, emphasizing the importance of using the right hand rule correctly. It concludes by summarizing the key points and reinforcing the concept that the magnetic force is always perpendicular to the plane created by the velocity and magnetic field.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What tool is used to determine the direction of the magnetic force on a moving charge?

Magnetic compass

Right hand rule

Left hand rule

Compass

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the right hand rule, what does the thumb represent for a positive charge?

Direction of magnetic force

Direction of electric field

Direction of magnetic field

Direction of velocity

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When using the right hand rule, how should the fingers be positioned to find the direction of the magnetic field?

Point in the direction of the magnetic force

Curl in the direction of the magnetic field

Point in the direction of the electric field

Curl in the direction of the velocity

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What symbol represents a magnetic field coming out of the screen?

An arrow

A dot

An X

A circle

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the example where a positive charge moves downwards in a magnetic field oriented into the screen, what is the direction of the magnetic force?

Into the screen

Out of the screen

To the right

To the left

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is it not advisable to use the left hand rule for negative charges?

It is more complex

It is less accurate

It is not widely accepted

It can be confusing for students

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the right hand rule, what does the thumb represent for a negative charge?

Direction of magnetic field

Opposite direction of velocity

Opposite direction of magnetic force

Direction of velocity

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