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Question 6 • 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 that the charge is moving?

Answer
A
thumb
B
back
C
palm
D
fingers

Explanation

In the right-hand rule for magnetic force, point your fingers in the direction the positive charge is moving, then orient them toward the magnetic field. Your thumb points in the direction of the magnetic force. Therefore, the correct choice is fingers.

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