The direction of the force on a wire that is in a magnetic field can be determined by he Right Hand Rule (RHR). In the image below a wire with current (purple) is within un area of magnetic field (black). B (Magnetic Field) What is the direction of the Force on this wire due to the Magnetic Field? Make sure to consider the direction of the current when finding this direction. Current carrying wire

The direction of the force on a wire that is in a magnetic field can be determined by he Right Hand Rule (RHR). In the image below a wire with current (purple) is within un area of magnetic field (black). B (Magnetic Field) What is the direction of the Force on this wire due to the Magnetic Field? Make sure to consider the direction of the current when finding this direction. Current carrying wire

Inquiry into Physics

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Chapter8: Electromagnetism And Em Waves

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Problem 4C: The right-hand rule is a way to determine the direction of the magnetic field produced by moving...

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