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Which rule is used to determine the direction of the force on a charged particle in a magnetic field?.
- A.Right-hand rule
- B.Left-hand rule
- C.Fleming's right-hand rule
- D.Fleming's left-hand rule
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What a good answer should say
- Right-hand rule
Explanation
Why this works
The right-hand rule is used to determine the direction of the force on a positive charge moving in a magnetic field, where the thumb points in the direction of the velocity and the fingers in the direction of the magnetic field.
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