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? (MECC)

Answer 1

If the current in a wire is flowing smoothly in a vertically downward direction and the magnetic field is applied from the direction of west-east then according to Fleming’s Rule of Thumb the thumb will point to the South.

Therefore, the direction of the current is south.

Answer 2

Answer:

South

Explanation:Try it by your self