PHYSICS · Single correct · AP · Physics 2: Algebra-based · Magnetism and Electromagnetism · Magnetism and Electromagnetism
Problem
In the right-hand thumb rule, when a straight current-carrying conductor is gripped by the right hand with the thumb pointing along the current, what do the curled fingers indicate?
(a) direction of the electric field lines
(b) direction of the Lorentz force on a moving charge
(c) direction of the magnetic field lines
(d) direction of the conventional current around the conductor