The Right Hand Thumb Rule

 The right hand thumb rule, also known as the right-hand grip rule, is a mnemonic and visualization technique used to determine the direction of a magnetic field around a current-carrying conductor.

The Right Hand Thumb Rule:

Here's how the right-hand thumb rule is applied:


1. Imagine you are holding a current-carrying conductor in your right hand.

2. Align your thumb with the direction of the current flow, i.e., the conventional current flow from positive to negative.

3. Curl your fingers around the conductor. The direction in which your fingers curl represents the direction of the magnetic field lines around the conductor.


To summarize:

- Thumb: Represents the direction of current flow.

- Fingers: Represent the direction of the magnetic field lines.


The right-hand thumb rule applies to straight conductors as well as coils or loops of wire. For a straight conductor, the magnetic field lines form concentric circles around the wire. For a coil or loop, the magnetic field lines inside the loop are in one direction, while outside the loop, they are in the opposite direction.


Please note that the right-hand thumb rule assumes a conventional current flow (from positive to negative) and is applicable to situations involving current-carrying conductors. It is a useful tool for understanding and visualizing the relationship between current and magnetic fields.

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