In the diagram above , if the magnetic field points into the paper and the force on a current - carrying conductor points upwards, what is the direction of the current?
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
Upwards
B
Downwards
C
Right
D
Left
Verified Correct Answer: C.
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
Use Fleming's Left-Hand Rule to find the direction:
First Finger (Field): Point it into the paper/screen.
Thumb (Force): Point it upwards.
Second Finger (Current): It will naturally point to the right.
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