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Wordabulary

fleming's rule

Pronunciation
Noun B2 Upper-intermediate

Quick answer

Either of two rules that use the fingers of the hand to predict the direction of force, current or magnetic field in an electric motor or generator.

"Fleming's left-hand rule helped him work out which way the wire would move in the magnetic field."

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Either of two rules that use the fingers of the hand to predict the direction of force, current or magnetic field in an electric motor or generator.

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