Question

Use the right-hand rule for the motor principle to determine the force on each of the following conductors (conventional current shown with the arrows or symbols). Please provide a brief description (in point form) on how the right hand rule was used to arrive to your answer. (Which RHR was used, which way the fingers pointed, thumb pointed, etc.)

Answer 1

The right-hand rule for the motor principle is used to determine the direction of the force on a current-carrying conductor placed in a magnetic field.

Step-by-step explanation:

Here's a step-by-step explanation using point form:

1. Identify the RHR version: There are multiple variations of the right-hand rule (RHR), but for the motor principle, we will use the "conventional current" version.

2.Thumb direction: Point your right thumb in the direction of the conventional current (the direction of positive charge flow).

3. Finger direction: Curl your right fingers in the direction of the magnetic field lines. If you are given the direction of the magnetic field using symbols or arrows, make sure to follow that orientation.

4. Palm direction: Your right palm will be facing in the direction of the force acting on the conductor.

5. Repeat for each conductor: Now, use the right-hand rule for each conductor in the problem to find the force direction on each one. Ensure you apply the correct orientation of the magnetic field and the direction of the current for each conductor.

The force experienced by each conductor will depend on the direction of the current and the orientation of the magnetic field relative to each conductor's position. This information will allow you to determine the force direction for each case.