Mathematics

Mathematics

Problem

Answer the following questions related to the force acting on a current-carrying conductor in a magnetic field. a. (a) State Fleming’s left-hand rule for finding the direction of the force acting on a current-carrying conductor placed in a magnetic field. b. (b) List the conventional directions taken for (i) the magnetic field and (ii) the electric current while applying this rule. c. (c) Draw a clear, labelled sketch of the left hand showing the three mutually perpendicular directions indicated by the forefinger, middle finger and thumb.

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