Why Does Fleming's Right Hand Rule Give an Upward Force on the Wire?

[Devs]

Homework Statement

Hi! A long, straight, current-carrying wire is placed between a pair of magnets as shown. What is the direction of the force on the wire?

Homework Equations

Fleming's hand rules

The Attempt at a Solution

I used the Flemings right hand rule but that gives me that the force on wire is upwards. But the answer is otherwise. Thanks for your help!

 

[Vibhor]

Homework Statement

Hi! A long, straight, current-carrying wire is placed between a pair of magnets as shown. What is the direction of the force on the wire?
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Homework Equations

Fleming's hand rules

The Attempt at a Solution

I used the Flemings right hand rule but that gives me that the force on wire is upwards. But the answer is otherwise. Thanks for your help!

You have to apply Fleming's Left hand rule to determine direction of force on current carrying wire .

 

[scottdave]

Take a look at this. http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/magnetic/magfor.html

It may help you.

 

[Devs]

Take a look at this. http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/magnetic/magfor.html

It may help you.

Thanks a lot,

 

[emilie3211]

what was the answer?