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Right Hand Rule Relating Magnetic Force, Magnetic Fields, and Charged Particle Velocity. Works for NEGATIVE particles!!! Positive charges are forced in the opposite direction!. Arrange Right Hand as Shown: Thumb – Magnetic Field Index Finger – Velocity Middle Finger – Force.
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Right Hand RuleRelating Magnetic Force, Magnetic Fields, and Charged Particle Velocity Works for NEGATIVE particles!!! Positive charges are forced in the opposite direction! Arrange Right Hand as Shown: Thumb – Magnetic Field Index Finger – Velocity Middle Finger – Force
Another Right Hand RuleThe Magnetic Field around a Current-Carrying Wire When current flows through a wire, a magnetic field is created The magnetic field forms a circle around the wire Use your right hand to determine the direction of the current or the direction of the magnetic field