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Lab: Electromagnetic Induction — Unit test

Question 19 • TX-Physics B

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
palm
B
fingers
C
back
D
thumb

Explanation

In the right-hand rule for magnetic force, point your fingers in the direction of the magnetic field, and orient your thumb along the velocity of a positive charge. The palm then faces the direction of the magnetic force. So the correct choice is fingers.

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