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[SOLVED] Direction of Current
I am having problems identifying in which way the induced current for a loop will be.
Homework Statement
I am having problems identifying in which way the induced current for a loop will be.
Code:
A loop is placed in a magnetic field as shown in the figure.
If the magnitude of the field is decreased, the induced current
in the loop will be.
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with the following options:
Right Hand Rule
Well I tried using the right hand rule. I have learned that the x's represent that the current is flowing into the wire, away from me. So I placing my thumb facing away from me, and my finger curl, and it seems to be going out of the page. Also, how do I know if I should turn counterclockwise or clockwise?
with the following options:
Code:
A) out of the page.
B) clockwise.
C) into the page.
D) counter clockwise.
Homework Equations
Right Hand Rule
The Attempt at a Solution
Well I tried using the right hand rule. I have learned that the x's represent that the current is flowing into the wire, away from me. So I placing my thumb facing away from me, and my finger curl, and it seems to be going out of the page. Also, how do I know if I should turn counterclockwise or clockwise?
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