How to Use the Right Hand Rule

Posted by Anonymous , 9/5/2007 Tags:UseRightHandRule
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How to Use the Right Hand Rule

Introduction

Find the direction of the resulting force by using the right hand rule.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderate

Things You'll Need

  • your hand

Steps

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Step One

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First, the forefinger of the right hand is pointed directly forward.
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Step Two

The entire hand positioned so that the forefinger is aligned with a.
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Step Three

The middle finger is turned inward (toward the palm).
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Step Four

The hand is turned about the axis defined by a so that the middle finger aligns with b.
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Step Five

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The thumb indicates c.
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