Right hand rule question

In summary, the right hand rule is a method used in physics to determine the direction of a vector in a three-dimensional coordinate system. It involves aligning your thumb with the first vector and curling your fingers towards the second vector. The right hand rule is commonly used in fields such as mechanics, electromagnetism, and fluid dynamics. It differs from the left hand rule in the direction in which you curl your fingers. It is only applicable in a three-dimensional system, but there is a similar rule for two-dimensional systems called the right hand grip rule.
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Hey, it's kinda a cool thing to leave the question (and solution) up, so other people can view and learn.
 
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Was the question "which hand do I use?"
If so... The answer was the right hand.
 

1. What is the right hand rule?

The right hand rule is a method used in physics to determine the direction of a vector in a three-dimensional coordinate system. It is based on the fact that the cross product of two vectors is perpendicular to both vectors and follows the right hand rule convention.

2. How do you use the right hand rule?

To use the right hand rule, you first need to align your thumb with the first vector in the direction of its arrow. Then, you curl your fingers towards the second vector. The direction in which your fingers curl is the direction of the resulting vector or cross product.

3. When is the right hand rule used?

The right hand rule is used in various fields of science and engineering, such as mechanics, electromagnetism, and fluid dynamics. It is commonly used to determine the direction of forces, magnetic fields, and torque.

4. What is the difference between the right hand rule and the left hand rule?

The difference between the right hand rule and the left hand rule is the direction in which you curl your fingers. The right hand rule follows a clockwise direction, while the left hand rule follows a counterclockwise direction. Both rules are used to determine the direction of a vector or cross product.

5. Can the right hand rule be used in a two-dimensional coordinate system?

No, the right hand rule is only applicable in a three-dimensional coordinate system. In a two-dimensional system, the direction of a vector can be determined using the right hand grip rule, which follows the same principle but only uses the thumb and fingers.

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