Direction of Force (Motor Effect)

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The discussion focuses on determining the direction of force on a current-carrying wire in a magnetic field using Fleming's Left Hand Rule. The user successfully identifies the force direction for the first question, concluding it is "out." However, they express confusion regarding the current direction in the second question, noting it appears to flow diagonally down and to the right. Clarification on the current's direction is needed to apply the rule correctly for the second scenario. Understanding the correct application of Fleming's Left Hand Rule is crucial for solving these types of physics problems.
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Homework Statement



[PLAIN]http://img695.imageshack.us/img695/5023/directionofforce.jpg
Basically I have to work out the force acting on a current-carrying wire in a magnetic field.

Homework Equations


Fleming's Left Hand Rule
(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fleming's_left_hand_rule_for_motors)

The Attempt at a Solution


Ok so for the first question (the one on the left)
index finger - pointing up
middle finger - pointing right

my thumb was pointing "out"
so the direction of the force acting on the wire was just "out"

For the second question
index finger - up
middle finger - ?

I'm totally stumped on what direction the current is flowing in :(
 
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The current in the second picture appears to be flowing diagonally down and to the right.
 

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