Magnetic field from stream of protons

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A stream of protons moving in one direction does induce a magnetic field, similar to a stream of electrons. The configuration of the magnetic field induced by protons is indeed a mirror image of that created by electrons due to their positive charge. The right-hand rule applies to conventional current flow, which is the movement of positive charge, while the left-hand rule is typically used for electron flow. Therefore, the direction of the magnetic field induced by protons would follow the right-hand rule, aligning with the flow of positive charge. Understanding these principles is crucial for applications in electromagnetism and related fields.
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Quick question. With electric current flow thru wire, the "right hand" rule indicates direction and position of the induced magnetic field. With a flow of protons in one direction, would a magnetic field be induced, and would a "left hand" rule be appropriate to describe this magnetic field ?------------Randall Rosenthal
 
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If protons are moving to the left, which way is the current flowing?
 
rather than get caught up in semantics, let me rephrase the question. A stream of electrons moving from left to right induces a magnetic field in a specific configeration. Would a stream of protons--also moving from left to right--also induce a magnetic field and would this be of opposite or mirror image configaration--??---r rosenthal
 

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