Question

If the current in a wire is flowing in the vertically downward direction and a magnetic field is applied from west to east, what is the direction of force on the wire?


Explain , which rule you applied , and explain how you got the answer ?

Answer 1

The force will be in the south direction or outside the page.
Apply Fleming's left hand rule.
1. point your middle finger downwars.
2. point your fore finger in the east direction.
3. your thumb will automatically point towars the south direction and you'll find the answer yourself.
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