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Is the right hand rule for determining the direction of the magnetic field, force, and current only used when the aforementioned vectors are orthogonal to each other? Or, can the RHR be used in other cases as well?
The right hand rule in magnetism is a method for determining the direction of a magnetic field or current based on the position of your right hand. It states that if you point your thumb in the direction of the current or magnetic field, then your fingers will curl in the direction of the magnetic field lines.
In electromagnetism, the right hand rule is used to determine the direction of the magnetic field created by a current-carrying wire. It is also used to determine the direction of the force on a current-carrying wire in a magnetic field.
The right hand rule is used for determining the direction of the magnetic field or current in a conventional current (positive charge) while the left hand rule is used for determining the direction of the magnetic field or current in an electron current (negative charge).
Yes, the right hand rule can be applied to any magnetic field or current, as long as the direction of the current is known.
No, the right hand rule is specific to magnetism and electromagnetism. It is not a universal rule in physics and may not be applicable in other areas of physics.