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Magnetic Effects of Electric Current — Science STD 10 — Question

Maharashtra BoardEnglish MediumSTD 10ScienceMagnetic Effects of Electric Current2 Marks
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What is Maxwell’s corkscrew rule? For what purpose is it used?
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According to Maxwell’s corkscrew rule: Imagine driving a corkscrew in the direction of current, then the direction in which we turn its handle is the direction of magnetic field. This rule is used to determine the direction of magnetic field around a straight current carrying conductor.

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