Magnetic field direction created by rectangular circuit

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The discussion centers on the application of the right-hand rule to determine the direction of the magnetic field generated by a rectangular circuit. Participants confirm that the thumb should point in the direction of conventional current, which flows from the positive terminal to the negative terminal. This clarification is essential for accurately predicting the magnetic field orientation around the circuit. Understanding this concept is crucial for anyone studying electromagnetism and circuit design.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of conventional current flow
  • Familiarity with the right-hand rule in electromagnetism
  • Basic knowledge of magnetic fields and their properties
  • Concept of potential difference in electrical circuits
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  • Study the right-hand rule applications in various circuit configurations
  • Explore the relationship between current and magnetic field strength
  • Learn about Ampère's Law and its implications for magnetic fields
  • Investigate the effects of circuit geometry on magnetic field direction
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Hey guys, this is just a conceptual question so i don't think the scheme applies? I've got a circuit with a potential difference, when I use the right hand rule to determine the direction of the magnetic field created by the wire of any side of the rectangle, do I point my thumb (direction of current) from the positive to negative terminal like the convention tells us to do, or do I use the direction of the current flowing from the negative to the positive terminal? I would very much appreciate someone shedding light on this.

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Yves.
 
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thumb goes in the direction of conventional current, ie in the direction a positive charge would go, so from positive to negative
 
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