Physics
Physics
Physics
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INTRODUCTION
• It is found that whenever an current carrying conductor is placed inside a magnetic field.
• A force acts on the conductor, in a direction perpendicular to both the directions of
the current and the magnetic field. In a portion of a conductor of length L placed
vertically in a uniform horizontal magnetic field strength H, produced by two magnetic
poles N and S. If i is the current flowing through this conductor, the magnitude of the
force acts on the conductor is
F = BiL .
• Fleming's Left-Hand Rule is a crucial tool in understanding the direction of induced
current in a conductor moving through a magnetic field. This rule is commonly used in
motors, generators, and other devices based on electromagnetic induction.
THEORY
• The rule is named after the English engineer John Ambrose Fleming. Fleming's Left-Hand Rule is
particularly useful in scenarios involving electric generators, motors, and transformers. The rule is
based on three vectors – the First Finger, the Second Finger, and the Thumb – each representing a
different physical quantity:
• First Finger (Forefinger):
• Represents the direction of the Magnetic Field (B).
• Second Finger (Middle Finger):
• Represents the direction of the Current (I).
• Thumb:
• Represents the direction of the Motion or the force (F).
• The rule is stated as follows:
• If the forefinger represents the direction of the magnetic field, the middle finger represents
the direction of the current, and the thumb represents the direction of motion or force, then,
if the first finger points in the direction of the magnetic field, the second finger in the
direction of the current, the thumb will point in the direction of the force or motion (or
MODEL
• Material required - copper wire, insulated wire,
battery, cardboard scissors, magnet and ice cream stick .
• Procedure
• Set up the apparatus with the wire and leave it undisturbed.
• Stick the magnets on both side of the ice cream stick .
• Bring the magnet near the apparatus and observe the direction
the wire moves towards.
• Flip the the ice cream stick and bring the magnets near to the
apparatus again and observe the direction the wire moves towards
now.
RESULT AND OBSERVATIONS
• Observations:
• Note the direction of the current in the coil when the switch is
closed.
• Repeat the experiment with variations in the orientation of the
coil and magnetic field.
• Analysis:
• Discuss the results in the context of Fleming's Left-Hand Rule.
• Explain the significance of the rule in predicting the direction of
induced current in different scenarios.
APPLICATIONS
• Here are some key applications:
• Electric Generators:
• In electric generators, Fleming's Left-Hand Rule is crucial for determining the
direction of the induced current. As a coil of wire rotates in a magnetic field,
the rule helps predict the direction of the generated electromotive force
(EMF) or voltage.
• Electric Motors:
• Fleming's Left-Hand Rule is applied in electric motors to determine the
direction of the force acting on a current-carrying conductor in a magnetic
field. This force causes the conductor to rotate, leading to the motion of the
motor.
• Transformers:
• Transformers utilize electromagnetic induction to transfer electrical
energy between two coils through a changing magnetic field. Fleming's Left-
Hand Rule is employed to determine the direction of the induced current in
the secondary coil concerning the primary coil. This information is vital
for efficient energy transfer and voltage regulation in transformers.