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Magnetic Field and Force — Quiz

Question 10 • Physics

When using the right-hand rule to determine the direction of the magnetic force on a charge, which part of the hand points in the direction of the magnetic field?

Answer
A
thumb
B
fingers
C
back
D
palm

Explanation

For a positive charge, point your fingers in the direction of its motion and curl them toward the magnetic field; your thumb then points in the direction of the magnetic force. So the fingers point in the direction of the magnetic field, making “fingers” the correct choice.

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