Understand the Right Hand Rule and Motors

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The right hand rule is a method used to determine the direction of torque, indicating whether it is positive or negative based on the motion's twist. To apply it, curl your right hand in the direction of the torque; if your thumb points up, the torque is positive, and if it points down, it is negative. This rule also applies to sideways motions. Understanding this concept is crucial for correctly interpreting motor functions and their torque directions. Additional resources are available for further clarification on the right hand rule.
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wat is the right hand rule and how do u use it.is there one for motors to.
 
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The right hand rule is for torques and showing if they're positive or negative. The way your torque is twisting; you curl your right hand in the motion. If your hand is pointing up, then it's positive and if it's down then your torque is negative. It works sideways as well.

It's just a thing if you can't remember that when a torque is working in the clockwise/counter-clockwise direction and if they're positive or negative.
 
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