What tool is used to determine the direction of the magnetic force on a moving charge?
Magnetic Force Direction: Right-Hand Rule

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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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