Understanding Vectors: A Physics Primer

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Vectors are fundamental in physics, particularly in understanding forces and motion. The Right Hand Rule is a key concept used to determine the direction of the resultant vector when dealing with vector products, such as in induced current. This rule helps visualize how vectors interact in three-dimensional space. A clear explanation and visual aids can enhance comprehension of these concepts. Understanding vectors and their applications is essential for grasping more complex physics topics.
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So my physics teacher told us about this recently but i didnt quite understand, perhaps you guys can help me on this. i understand it has to do with vectors but i don't get how it works really.
 
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Are you referring to the Right Hand Rule for induced current?
 
That helps when you have vector product and you like to find the direction of the resultant vector.
 

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