Curated OER
The Left Hand Rule (For Motors)
The left hand rule, also known as Fleming's rule, is covered here with explanations and pictures to help undertanding. Examples of electric motors and generator use are given. A helpful set of slides which will help early physics...
Curated OER
Typical Numeric Questions for Physics I - Magnetism
Most of these questions are actually not numeric in nature as the title indicates, but they are pertinent to a high school physics curriculum covering magnetic fields. Young scientists must be adept at handling the right hand rule in...
Curated OER
Physics Midterm Exam #2
This comprehensive midterm exam covers a vast array of topics typical to high school physics curriculum. Problem solving and mutliple choice questions are incorporated. Review the exam to make sure that the content is suitable to your...
Curated OER
Lenz's Law
Students conduct a series of experiments on electromagnetic induction. In this physics lesson, students apply the right hand rule to determine the current direction and electromotive force. They test Lenz's and Faraday's law by observing...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Electromagnetism
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] The concept of electromagnetism and its uses are explained, and the right hand rule for finding the direction of a magnetic field is demonstrated.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Magnetic Force on Moving Electric Charges
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This lesson examines how moving electric charges are affected when inside a magnetic field. Students are shown how to calculate the force on a single moving electric...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Physical Science: Electromagnetism
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Defines what electromagnetism is and its uses, and the right hand rule.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Analysis: Cross Products
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this lessons students will be defining and calculating cross products and normal vectors. Students examine guided notes, review guided practice, watch...
University of Guelph
University of Guelph: Physics Tutorials: What Is Torque?
This site provides an introductory look at torque, the measure of how much a force acting on an object causes that object to rotate. Provides a definition of torque, illustrations, and also a formula to define torque.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Force on an Electric Current in a Magnetic Field
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Students learn how a magnetic field affects moving charged particles or an electric current carried by a wire.
Wolfram Research
Wolfram Math World: Right Hand Rule
This page from MathWorld.com provides a good description of how to use the right-hand rule, which determines the orientation of a cross product. Also includes a helpful picture.