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Magnitude of the Magnetic Force
Right Hand Rule
Magnetic fields exert forces on moving charges. This force is one of the most basic known. The direction of the magnetic force on a moving charge is perpendicular to the plane formed by v and B and follows right hand rule–1 (RHR-1) as shown. The magnitude of the force is proportional to q, v, B, and the sine of the angle between v and B.
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"OpenStax College, College Physics. January 16, 2015."
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