A current-carrying conductor experiences a force in a magnetic field. What is th
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A current-carrying conductor experiences a force in a magnetic field. What is the direction of this force? (2020)
Parallel to the field
Opposite to the field
Perpendicular to both current and field
In the direction of current
Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions
A current-carrying conductor experiences a force in a magnetic field. What is the direction of this force? (2020)
Step 1: Understand that a current-carrying conductor is a wire through which electric current flows.
Step 2: Recognize that a magnetic field is an area around a magnet where magnetic forces can be felt.
Step 3: Learn about Fleming's left-hand rule, which helps determine the direction of the force on the conductor.
Step 4: Hold your left hand with your thumb, index finger, and middle finger all at right angles to each other.
Step 5: Point your index finger in the direction of the magnetic field (from north to south).
Step 6: Point your middle finger in the direction of the current (from positive to negative).
Step 7: Your thumb will then point in the direction of the force acting on the conductor.
Fleming's Left-Hand Rule – A rule used to determine the direction of force experienced by a current-carrying conductor in a magnetic field, indicating that the force is perpendicular to both the current and the magnetic field.
