RIGHT HAND RULE # 2

The right hand rule #2 determines the direction of the magnetic field around a current carrying wire and the other way around.

The curved fingers are around the conductor, the fingers show the direction of the magnetic field. The thumb is pointed in the direction of the convectional current.

The coiled conductor is grasped with the right hand so the fingers point towards the convectional current.

References:

1. The curved fingers are used to represent the direction of the magnetic field. Right-hand Rules. PhysicsEd.BuffaloState.edu. Retrieved February 27, 2012, from http://physicsed.buffalostate.edu/SeatExpts/resource/rhr/rhr.htm

2. (2008). Determining the Pole of the Magnetic Field – Right Hand Grip Rule. (2008). [Web Photo]. Retrieved from http://www.oneschool.net/Malaysia/UniversityandCollege/SPM/revisioncard/physics/electromagnetism/electromagnet.html