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Which hand rule is used to determine the direction of the magnetic force on a moving charged particle?.
- A.Right-hand rule
- B.Left-hand rule
- C.Thumb rule
- D.Fleming's right-hand rule
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- Right-hand rule
Explanation
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The right-hand rule is used to determine the direction of the magnetic force on a positive charge moving in a magnetic field, where the thumb points in the direction of the velocity, and the fingers point in the direction of the magnetic field.
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