Fleming’s left hand rule and Right hand thumb rule – Interactive Electromagnetism Practice game
First practice using the Right hand thumb rule to find the direction of magnetic field which develops around a current carrying wire. Then practice the Fleming’s left hand rule to find the direction of force exerted on a current carrying wire when placed in an external magnetic field.
About the game
This is an interactive physics game to help high school students practice applying the Right hand thumb rule and Fleming’s left hand rule. The game turns direction-based electromagnetism problems into an interactive challenge rather than a purely memorisation-based exercise.
Grades: 10 & 11
Time: 20- 30 mins.
Skills you will learn: Ability to apply the Right Hand Thumb Rule to find the direction of the magnetic field around a straight current-carrying wire. Also use the Fleming’s left hand rule to find the direction of force on a current-carrying wire in an external magnetic field.
Teacher Notes: This game will help students get a visual and spatial idea of how to use these basic rules of electromagnetism. It will help students solve direction-based electromagnetism problems. The game may be used to provide interactive practice on application of these basic rules of electromagnetism in class or as a homework assignment.
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How to play
Use your knowledge of Right hand thumb rule and Fleming’s left hand rule of electromagnetism to play this game. Insert the battery with correct orientation of polarity such that the direction of current flowing in the circuit will cause the desired effect. Instead of memorizing the rules alone, use them to solve problems in this interactive game involving current, magnetic fields and the direction of motion.
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