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In the Right Hand Thumb Rule, if the thumb points in the direction of the current flow, what does the index finger represent?
In the Right Hand Thumb Rule, if the thumb points in the direction of the current flow, what does the index finger represent?
- Direction of energy transfer
- Direction of electron flow
- Direction of mechanical force
- Direction of magnetic field lines (correct)
Which hand should be used to hold the straight conductor in order to determine the direction of the magnetic field lines?
Which hand should be used to hold the straight conductor in order to determine the direction of the magnetic field lines?
- Right hand (correct)
- Both hands simultaneously
- Left hand
- Either hand
When following the Screw Rule to determine the direction of magnetic field lines, what does the motion of 'twisting' fingers around the conductor represent?
When following the Screw Rule to determine the direction of magnetic field lines, what does the motion of 'twisting' fingers around the conductor represent?
- Direction of angular momentum
- Current flow in the conductor (correct)
- Number of field lines
- Magnetic field strength
