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29 Jan

Fleming’s Left-Hand Rule vs Fleming’s Right-Hand Rule 

FeatureFleming’s Left-Hand RuleFleming’s Right-Hand Rule
Used ForElectric MotorsElectric Generators
Main ApplicationFinds direction of force/motion on a current-carrying conductorFinds direction of induced current when conductor moves
InputCurrent + Magnetic FieldMotion + Magnetic Field
Output (Goal)Direction of Force (F)Direction of Induced Current (I)
Thumb RepresentsForce / MotionMotion / Thrust
Forefinger RepresentsMagnetic Field (B)Magnetic Field (B)
Middle Finger RepresentsCurrent (I)Induced Current (I)
NatureMotor ruleGenerator rule
Practical UsePredicts motor rotationPredicts current direction
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