ELECTROMAGNETISM
1 mark · EasyState the rule used to determine the direction of the magnetic field around a current-carrying wire.
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The right-hand grip rule.
Also accept: Right-hand rule; Right-hand grip rule (for fields)
Common mistakes: Fleming's left-hand rule (which is for motors, not fields!).
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B1 · 1 mark · States 'right-hand grip rule' or equivalent as correct rule.
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The right-hand grip rule.