Right hand palm rule and right hand clasp rule

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The right hand palm rule and the right hand clasp rule are distinct concepts used in physics to determine the direction of vectors in electromagnetic contexts. The palm rule is specifically utilized for calculating the magnetic force on a moving charge, while the clasp rule is employed to ascertain the direction of the magnetic field surrounding a current. Both rules are variations of vector cross product direction specifications and are commonly referenced alongside Fleming's Left Hand Rule and the Right Hand Dynamo Rule in the UK.

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are both right hand palm rule and right hand clasp rule different? or are they same/
 
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are both right hand palm rule and right hand clasp rule different? or are they same/
The palm rule is usually for finding the magnetic force on a moving charge and the grip rule is for finding the direction of the magnetic field surrounding a current. They are both ways of specifying the direction of a vector cross product.

That said, there are many variations. See http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/magnetic/magfor.html#c3".
 
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It gets very complicated indeed, because here in the UK we talk about Fleming's Left Hand (Motor) Rule and the Right Hand (Dynamo) Rule; as well as the right hand cork-screw (or grip) rule. All rules use conventional (positive current).
 
thanks mr. doc al and mr. stonebridge.
 

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