Lorentz Force Direction
Example 4.2: Lorentz Force on Moving Charges
This simulation shows the direction of Lorentz force on charged particles moving in a magnetic field.
Electron (-)
Proton (+)
x (velocity)
y (magnetic field)
z (force)
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Right-Hand Rule
For positive charges: Point thumb in velocity direction (x), fingers in field direction (y), palm faces force direction (+z).
For negative charges (like electrons): The force is in the opposite direction (-z).
