FRHR Dab

Fleming's Right-Hand Rule is another useful rule for understanding electromagnetic induction. This rule helps us determine the direction of induced current when a conductor (such as a wire) moves within a magnetic field. It’s commonly applied in generators. Here’s how it works:

1. Thumb represents the Motion (or Force) – the direction in which the conductor is moving.

2. First Finger (index finger) represents the Magnetic Field (B) – the direction of the magnetic field from North to South.

3. Second Finger (middle finger) represents the Induced Current (I) – the direction of the induced current.

To use Fleming's Right-Hand Rule, hold out your right hand with your thumb, first finger, and second finger all perpendicular to each other:

• Point your First Finger in the direction of the magnetic field.

• Point your Thumb in the direction of the conductor's movement.

• Your Second Finger will point in the direction of the induced current.

This rule is very useful in understanding how generators work. When a conductor moves through a magnetic field, it experiences a change in magnetic flux, which induces a current in the conductor – the direction of which can be predicted with this rule.