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Which hand rule is used to determine the direction of the force on a current-carrying conductor in a magnetic field?.
- A.Right-hand rule
- B.Left-hand rule
- C.Thumb rule
- D.Palm 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 force acting on a current-carrying conductor in a magnetic field. By pointing the thumb in the direction of the current and the fingers in the direction of the magnetic field, the palm indicates the direction of the force.
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