Answer the following questions related to the force acting on a current-carrying…
MATHEMATICS · Multi-part · ISC · Mathematics · Physics · Magnetic Effects of Current and Magnetism
Problem
Answer the following questions related to the force acting on a current-carrying conductor in a magnetic field.
(a) State Fleming’s left-hand rule for finding the direction of the force acting on a current-carrying conductor placed in a magnetic field.
(b) List the conventional directions taken for (i) the magnetic field and (ii) the electric current while applying this rule.
(c) Draw a clear, labelled sketch of the left hand showing the three mutually perpendicular directions indicated by the forefinger, middle finger and thumb.