Question

What is Maxwell’s corkscrew rule? For what purpose is it used?

Answer 1

Hint: In order to answer this question, first we will explain Maxwell's corkscrew rule and the phenomenon or the process of it. And then will explain the purpose or the use of Maxwell’s corkscrew rule.

Complete answer:
In the direction of current, according to Maxwell's corkscrew, the direction in which we spin its handle is the direction of the magnetic field. The direction of the magnetic field surrounding a straight-current carrying conductor is determined using this rule.If a right-handed corkscrew is held along the conductor and turned so that it moves in the same direction as the current, the magnetic field will rotate in the same direction as the screw. It's also known as the Right-Handed Corkscrew Rule or Maxwell's Corkscrew Rule.

The rule is to point your right thumb in the direction you want the screw to go and turn the screw in the direction of your curled right fingers if the screw is right-handed (which most screws are).To establish the direction of the magnetic force on a positive moving charge, point the right hand's thumb in the direction of v, the fingers in the direction of B, and a perpendicular to the palm points in the direction of F, according to the right hand rule.

When a direction must be determined based on a rotational direction, or vice versa, the right hand screw rule can be utilised. If the rotational direction is known, the fingers can be curled in this direction, and the thumb will point in the positive direction, and vice versa.Purpose of Maxwell’s corkscrew rule:- In the direction of current, according to Maxwell's corkscrew, the direction in which we spin its handle is the direction of the magnetic field. The direction of the magnetic field surrounding a straight-current carrying conductor is determined using this rule.

Note: We will explain how magnetic fields relate to cork screws, so if a right-handed corkscrew is held along the conductor and turned so that it moves in the same direction as the current, the magnetic field will rotate in the same direction as the screw.