The Left Hand Rule
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Your observation should match that as indicated by the Left Hand Rule. If not, check
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or consult your friend or teacher.
The
Left Hand Rule
is a useful way to determine the direction of force exerted on a current-carrying conductor in a magnetic field.
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However, one must not be confused with that of the
Right Hand Grip Rule
, which is used to determine the direction of magnetic field lines around a long current-carrying wire.
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