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PHY 102 Electromagnetic Induction 2 Objective Question

Question

Which of the following statements accurately describes the applicability of Fleming's Left Hand Rule and Fleming's Right Hand Rule?
Options
A Fleming's Left-Hand rule is mainly applicable to electric generators, and Fleming's Right-Hand rule is mainly applicable to electric motors.
B Both rules are applicable to electric motors, but only Fleming's Right-Hand rule is applicable to electric generators.
C Fleming's Left-Hand rule is mainly applicable to electric motors, and Fleming's Right-Hand rule is mainly applicable to electric generators.
Correct Answer
D Both rules are applicable to electric generators, but only Fleming's Left-Hand rule is applicable to electric motors.
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

According to page 15, 'Fleming's Left-Hand rule is mainly applicable to electric motors and Fleming's Right-Hand rule is mainly applicable to electric generators.'

Hint

Recall which devices convert electrical energy to mechanical, and which convert mechanical to electrical, and which rule applies to each.

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