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When using the right-hand rule for magnetic fields around a current-carrying wire, if you point your thumb in the direction of the current flow, the direction your fingers curl around the wire will indicate the direction of the magnetic field.

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What does a magnetic field diagram illustrate and how can it be used to visualize the magnetic field around a magnet?

A magnetic field diagram illustrates the direction and strength of the magnetic field around a magnet. It can be used to visualize the magnetic field lines, which show how the magnetic force is distributed in space around the magnet. By looking at the diagram, one can understand the pattern of the magnetic field and how it interacts with other objects or magnets in its vicinity.


Is the process of producing an electric current by moving a loop of wire through a magnetic field?

A current is induced in the conductor by the moving magnetic field (relative to the wire, the field is moving) I guess induction might be the term you are looking for.Another AnswerMoving a magnet through a loop of wire will induce a voltage, not a current, into a coil. If the coil forms a closed loop, then a current will result. But it's a voltage that's being induced, not a current -the current is merely the result of that voltage.


A coil of wire with a current is called a?

Current can be induced in a conductor by passing said conductor through a magnetic field.AnswerThe word you are looking for is 'induced', not'inducted'. Current is not induced into a conductor; it's voltage that's induced. Current will only result if the conductor forms a closed loop or is connected to some type of load.


What forms of electricity are caused by turning wire inside a magnet?

Rather than turning the wire, it needs to move through a magnetic field. Unless the magnet has infinite length, it will need to come back again, or form part of a coil, which turns within the field. I think the answer you are looking for is AC, (Alternating Current). This is because as the coil turns inside the magnetic field, it first cuts the field one way and then the other as part of its rotation. The direction of the current will also flow one way and then back the other. AC.


How are the atoms in a magnet arranged?

The atoms in a magnet are arranged in some kind of lattice, but the arrangement of the atoms is not what is important. What is important is that the magnetic dipoles of a good portion of the atoms are all "pointing" in the same direction. The aligned atomic magnetic dipoles form groups called magnetic domains, and these are locked in place making the magnet a permanent magnet. It "permanently" holds its magnet field, and is said to be a permanent magnet. And all because the magnetic domains in the ferromagnetic material are largely aligned.

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What simple rule has been established for finding the direction of magnetic force around a current-carrying conductor?

The right hand rule. If you were to place your right hand around the conductor, with the thumb pointing in the direction of current flow, your fingers which are wrapped around the conductor will point in the direction of magnetic flux. Said another way, if you are looking at the end of the conductor and current is flowing towards you, then magnetic flux will be counter-clockwise.


Which law gives the direction of magnetic field due to a current carrying conductor?

The right hand rule. If you were to place your right hand around the conductor, with the thumb pointing in the direction of current flow, your fingers which are wrapped around the conductor will point in the direction of magnetic flux. Said another way, if you are looking at the end of the conductor and current is flowing towards you, then magnetic flux will be counter-clockwise.


How is the direction of a magnetic field determind?

The cheap and easy way that we did in school long ago was to put the magnetic on a table, lay a sheet of paper on top, and sprinkle iron shavings on it. I don't know if that always works, but it did for our experiment. If you are looking to measure the Gauss of the magnet. I would see how much force is exerted on a steel bar and search the Internet to see if there are some simple formulas. Depending on what you're looking for, I can provide more help.


What are magnetic compasses used for?

It is for pointing out the direction you are going for and for looking or finding the answer your looking


What is an equation for the force acting at a point between two parallel conductors carrying current in the same direction?

The basic equation you're looking for if F = IL x B, I = current in wire L = vector, magnitude = length of wire, direction is the direction of the wire B = magnetic field vector. x = cross product Since current is flowing in the same direction in the two parallel wires, the total force will be Ftot = F1 + F2, where F1 is from one wire, and F2 is from the other wire.


What does a magnetic field diagram illustrate and how can it be used to visualize the magnetic field around a magnet?

A magnetic field diagram illustrates the direction and strength of the magnetic field around a magnet. It can be used to visualize the magnetic field lines, which show how the magnetic force is distributed in space around the magnet. By looking at the diagram, one can understand the pattern of the magnetic field and how it interacts with other objects or magnets in its vicinity.


Where on the outside of an aircraft would you find a green navigational light?

On the Starboard or (righthand side) wingtip as looking from the rear of the aircraft. Same as on a ship.


Is the process of producing an electric current by moving a loop of wire through a magnetic field?

A current is induced in the conductor by the moving magnetic field (relative to the wire, the field is moving) I guess induction might be the term you are looking for.Another AnswerMoving a magnet through a loop of wire will induce a voltage, not a current, into a coil. If the coil forms a closed loop, then a current will result. But it's a voltage that's being induced, not a current -the current is merely the result of that voltage.


What component allows current flow in only one direction?

In a word - yes.add There are valves in the heart and in the veins, and in addition there are tiny structures precapillary sphincters, which control the flow from the arteriole (little artery) to the capillaries which then become venules (tiny veins).


How can you tell that the Earth has a magnetic field?

Hang a magnetized object from a thread attached to its midpoint, so that it balances with its poles at the same level, like a propeller.Notice that regardless of what position you point it, it has a direction in which it wants to point, and when you let it go, it always rotates itself to that direction.An identical object that's NOT magnetized won't behave that way.


Can a rectifier work either way?

if you are looking for the direction of rectifier than Yes. the rectifier convert the alternating current to one directional Direct current. It work as short circuit on the case of forward biasing and work as open circuit on the reverse biasing so it can work only in one direction.


Why can you feel when someone's looking at you but you are looking in a different direction?

you can feel someone's looking at you but you're looking in a different direction because your corner eye (s) could see them looking at you or its instinct