Name and state the rule to determine the direction of a : (i) magnetic field produced around a current carrying straight conductor. (ii) force experienced by a current carrying straight conductor placed in a magnetic field which is perpendicular to it.
Name and state the rule to determine the direction of a : (i) magnetic field produced around a current carrying straight conductor. (ii) force experienced by a current carrying straight conductor placed in a magnetic field which is perpendicular to it.
Official answer
(i) Right-Hand Thumb Rule: This rule is used to determine the direction of the magnetic field around a straight current-carrying conductor. It states that if you imagine holding the conductor in your right hand with the thumb pointing in the direction of the current, then your fingers will wrap around the conductor in the direction of the magnetic field lines.
(ii) Fleming's Left-Hand Rule: This rule determines the direction of the force experienced by a current-carrying conductor in a magnetic field. It states that if you stretch the thumb, forefinger, and middle finger of your left hand mutually perpendicular to each other, such that the forefinger points in the direction of the Magnetic Field and the middle finger points in the direction of the Current, then the thumb will point in the direction of the Motion or the Force acting on the conductor.
Marking scheme
- 1.Naming and stating Right-Hand Thumb Rule correctly (1.5 marks)
- 2.Naming and stating Fleming's Left-Hand Rule correctly (1.5 marks)
Hint
Remember: Thumb for current in (i), but Thumb for force/motion in (ii).
Quick oral answer
To find the direction of force on a wire in a magnetic field, use Fleming's Left-Hand Rule: Field (Forefinger), Current (Middle finger), Force (Thumb).
Common mistakes
- 1.Using the right hand for Fleming's rule (which is for induced current).
- 2.Swapping the fingers for field and current in the statement.
Analysis and explanation
The Right-Hand Thumb Rule relates current direction to circular magnetic field lines. Fleming's Left-Hand Rule relates three mutually perpendicular vectors: Magnetic Field (), Current (), and Force (). These rules are fundamental for understanding how electric motors and electromagnetic devices function.
Interesting facts
The Right-Hand Thumb Rule is also known as Maxwell's Corkscrew Rule.
Fleming's Left-Hand Rule is the principle behind the working of an electric motor.
Question details
Q32 of 39 questions
- Board
- CBSE
- Class
- Class 10
- Subject
- Science
- Year
- 2024
- Section
- Section C
- Marks
- 3
- Type
- Short Answer
- Chapter
- Magnetic Effects of Electric Current
- Topic
- Magnetic Field Rules
- Bloom's level
- Remember
- Syllabus topic
- Magnetic field due to a current carrying conductor; Fleming's Left Hand Rule
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Frequently asked questions
How many marks does this question carry in CBSE Class 10 Science 2024?
This question carries 3 marks in the CBSE Class 10 Science 2024 examination.
Which chapter does this question come from in Science?
This question is from the chapter "Magnetic Effects of Electric Current" in the CBSE Class 10 Science syllabus.
What topic does this question cover in Science?
This question covers the topic "Magnetic Field Rules" from CBSE Class 10 Science.
What type of question is this in the CBSE Class 10 Science 2024 paper?
This is a Short Answer question from Section C in the CBSE Class 10 Science 2024 paper.