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Magnitude of the Magnetic Force
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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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