Unlocking the Potential of Electromagnetism: Theory
FAQs on Difference Between Fleming Left and Right Rule
1. What is fleming left and right rule?
A force perpendicular to the field and the direction of the current flow is applied to a current-carrying conductor when it is exposed to an external magnetic field. A current-carrying conductor's force in a magnetic field can be determined using the Fleming left-hand rule. However, to ascertain the direction of the induced current, Fleming's right-hand rule is applied. The thumb points to the direction of the conductor's motion with respect to the magnetism, the forefinger points to the magnetic field, and the middle finger points to the induced current if we align the thumb, forefinger, and middle finger of our right hand perpendicular to one another, according to Fleming's Right Hand Rule.
2. In a horizontal plane, the magnetic force acting on a travelling electron is directed southward. What direction of the magnetic field will there be if the electron is travelling vertically upward?
Current flows in the direction opposite of the electron's motion. Thus, according to the question, with respect to the horizontal plane, the current is moving downward. On the horizontal plane, magnetic force is exerted towards the south. As a result, we can infer from Fleming's left-hand rule that the magnetic field is pointing eastward on a horizontal plane.
3. Which rule is used for electric motors and electric generators?
For electric motors, Fleming’s left hand rule is applied to get the direction of force exerted by magnetic field and current. For example, in a fan, the electric motor works on the principle of Fleming’s left hand rule. For electric generators, Fleming’s right hand rule is applied to get the direction of induced electric current due to the influence of magnetic field and thrust applied. For example, the working of dynamo is based on the principle of Fleming’s right hand rule.