12.2.2 - Right-Hand Thumb Rule
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Practice Questions
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What does the Right-Hand Thumb Rule illustrate?
💡 Hint: Think about how your hand would position with respect to the wire.
Who discovered the relationship between electricity and magnetism?
💡 Hint: Look for the scientist famous for this discovery.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the purpose of the Right-Hand Thumb Rule?
💡 Hint: Remember what the fingers represent in relation to current.
True or False: The Right-Hand Thumb Rule can be used to find the direction of motion in electric motors.
💡 Hint: Consider how motors operate based on current and magnetic forces.
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Challenge Problems
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A vertical wire carries current upward. Apply the Right-Hand Thumb Rule to find the direction of the magnetic field at a point to its east.
💡 Hint: Visualize how your fingers curl when applying the rule.
How would the magnetic field change if the current in the wire is reversed? Explain using the Right-Hand Thumb Rule.
💡 Hint: Use your right hand again to sweep the changes in curving.
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