A current-carrying conductor experiences a force in a magnetic field. What is the direction of this force given by Fleming's left-hand rule? (2020)

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Parallel to the field
Opposite to the field
Perpendicular to the field
In the direction of current

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Q: A current-carrying conductor experiences a force in a magnetic field. What is the direction of this force given by Fleming's left-hand rule? (2020)

Solution: According to Fleming's left-hand rule, the force is perpendicular to both the magnetic field and the direction of current.

Steps: 5

Step 1: Identify the three components involved: the direction of the current, the direction of the magnetic field, and the direction of the force.
Step 2: Use your left hand to apply Fleming's left-hand rule. Point your thumb in the direction of the force (which you want to find).
Step 3: Point your first finger in the direction of the magnetic field (from north to south).
Step 4: Point your second finger in the direction of the current (from positive to negative).
Step 5: The direction your thumb points is the direction of the force experienced by the conductor.

A current-carrying conductor experiences a force in a magnetic field. What is the direction of this force given by Fleming's left-hand rule? (2020)

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