Fleming left hand rule or right hand grip rule?

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The discussion centers on the application of the right hand grip rule for determining the direction of magnetic field lines around current-carrying wires. Participants confirm that gripping the wire with the right hand, thumb pointing in the direction of current flow, results in fingers curling from point P to point Q. This method is essential for visualizing magnetic field orientation, particularly when analyzing scenarios involving wires and magnetic fields. The consensus is that the right hand grip rule is the definitive approach for such calculations.

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For current carrying wires, always use the right hand grip rule to determine the direction of the magnetic field lines.
 
Thanks.

I don't get why the answer is C. :(
 
Help help said:
Thanks.

I don't get why the answer is C. :(
If you grip the wire with your right hand with your thumb pointing in the current's direction, your fingers will curl from P to Q. (Imagine a coil around the wire with the arrows pointing in the same direction as your fingers)
M is right below the wire. The direction of your fingers right below you thumb will then point toward P. You can imagine your right hand moving vertically downwards in the grip position until your fingers touch the cardboard (like bringing a fist down on the cardboard, only with your thumb pointing out). At the point of contact of your fingers with the cardboard, your fingers will point towards P.
 
PWiz said:
For current carrying wires, always use the right hand grip rule to determine the direction of the magnetic field lines.

Thanks. ;)
 
PWiz said:
If you grip the wire with your right hand with your thumb pointing in the current's direction, your fingers will curl from P to Q. (Imagine a coil around the wire with the arrows pointing in the same direction as your fingers)
M is right below the wire. The direction of your fingers right below you thumb will then point toward P. You can imagine your right hand moving vertically downwards in the grip position until your fingers touch the cardboard (like bringing a fist down on the cardboard, only with your thumb pointing out). At the point of contact of your fingers with the cardboard, your fingers will point towards P.

Thanks for ur great help! ;)
 

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