How to determine the direction of induced current in a solenoid?

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The discussion centers on determining the direction of induced current in a solenoid, specifically addressing the application of Fleming's Right Hand Rule versus the Right Hand Grip Rule. Participants clarify that Fleming's Right Hand Rule is applicable, with the index finger representing the magnetic field, the middle finger indicating the direction of induced current, and the thumb showing the direction of motion. The conversation emphasizes Lenz's Law, which states that the induced current must oppose the change in magnetic flux, thereby adhering to the principle of conservation of energy.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of Fleming's Right Hand Rule
  • Knowledge of Lenz's Law
  • Familiarity with solenoids and magnetic fields
  • Basic principles of electromagnetism
NEXT STEPS
  • Study the application of Lenz's Law in various electromagnetic scenarios
  • Explore the differences between Fleming's Right Hand Rule and the Right Hand Grip Rule
  • Investigate practical experiments involving solenoids and induced currents
  • Learn about conservation of energy in electromagnetic systems
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Students of physics, educators teaching electromagnetism, and anyone interested in the principles of induced current and magnetic fields in solenoids.

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I have come across this problem, who to determine the direction of induced current.
It keeps me wondering why the answer that i got is Fleming's right hand rule?
Aren't it should be Right hand grip rule?
Cz the usual and conventional way of inducing electricity in a solenoid is to pass the magnet through the centre of the solenoid.

can Fleming right hand rule works with the index (magnetic field) and middle finger (Direction of induced current) align?
 
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By Lenz's law the induced current must oppose the changing flux ... so the current flows so that the solenoids magnetic field opposes the field of the magnet.If this were not true you could generate more energy than you put into the system - which violates conservation of energy.

I found a nice cartoon here:
https://sites.google.com/site/urbangeekclassroomsg/using-word-documents/electricity-and-magnetism#TOC-Change-in-the-direction-of-the-induced-current-when-a-S-pole-is-inserted-into-the-solenoid-instead-of-a-N-pole
 

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