Direction of force
Chinese equivalent: 力的方向
Direction of force The direction of the Ampere force is perpendicular to the plane defined by the current direction and the magnetic field direction.
Syllabus path: Electromagnetism › Magnetic Field › Ampere's Force
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Direction of force The direction of the Ampere force is perpendicular to the plane defined by the current direction and the magnetic field direction.
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