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Kracatoan
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Just wondering, is there an equation for the force exerted on a charged particle moving perpendicularly through a magnetic field?
Kracatoan said:Ah I see, but how do I get the vector cross product for something like a beta particle passing though a magnetic field which is perpendicular to it?
Faraday's Left Hand Rule is a rule used in electromagnetism to determine the direction of the magnetic field created by a current-carrying wire. It is named after the scientist Michael Faraday.
To use Faraday's Left Hand Rule, first point your left thumb in the direction of the current. Then, point your left index finger in the direction of the magnetic field. Finally, point your left middle finger perpendicular to your thumb and index finger. The direction your middle finger is pointing is the direction of the resulting force on a positive charge in the wire.
Faraday's Left Hand Rule is used to determine the direction of the magnetic field created by a current, while the Right Hand Rule is used to determine the direction of the force on a current-carrying wire in a magnetic field.
Faraday's Left Hand Rule is used in various industries, such as in the design of electric motors, generators, and transformers. It is also used in medical imaging techniques, such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).
Like any scientific rule, Faraday's Left Hand Rule is based on certain assumptions and simplifications. It may not always give an accurate prediction of the direction of the magnetic field, especially in complex or non-uniform systems. However, it still serves as a useful tool for understanding and analyzing electromagnetic phenomena.