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  1. What does "clockwise" mean, exactly? - Physics Stack Exchange

    The answer too makes explicit reference to the right hand rule to define clockwise. One answer to Applying the right-hand rule for magnetic forces explicitly uses the right hand rule, and explains that it …

  2. How does Earth rotate on its axis, clockwise or anti-clockwise?

    This is essentially a meaningless question unless you specify a system with respect to which you define both clockwise and anti-clockwise. If you don't do this, then there really is no way to answer: when …

  3. Why is Coriolis effect responsible for COUNTER-clockwise rotation in ...

    Apr 30, 2024 · So why does a projectile rotate clockwise, but air moves counterclockwise? The cases of ballistic motion and motion of air mass are intrinsically different, for several different reasons. The …

  4. Why does earth spin counter-clockwise? - Physics Stack Exchange

    Jul 24, 2015 · But there is a clear reason why it is clockwise: Earth's spin cuases an apparent motion of the sun during the day, which causes shadows to turn around objects. This was used to construct …

  5. Why is a clockwise moment negative by convention?

    Aug 12, 2016 · My physics book states that by convention a clockwise moment is said to be negative and an anti-clockwise moment is said to be positive. I'm curious about the origin of this convention.

  6. Direction of Current, according to Lenz's law, from induced EMF

    The Arm PQ is moved to the left side thus decreasing the area of the rectangular loop. This results in a decrease in magnetic flux in the Downward (inside the page) direction. Hence, according to lenz's …

  7. How to determine the direction of moments (confusion)?

    Mar 2, 2021 · As with most quantities involved with rotation, the vector representing moment (or torque) is defined as being along the axis of rotation. (The axis is usually the one direction associated with a …

  8. Why is induced electric current moving clockwise/counterclockwise?

    Jun 28, 2022 · Hence for north pole approaching or a south pole moving away, the current runs counter-clockwise. When the north pole is moving further away or the south pole is moving closer, the …

  9. Why and how does the 'clock rule' of electromagnetism (i.e. current ...

    Why and how does the 'clock rule' of electromagnetism (i.e. current flows clockwise as seen from the south pole of an electromagnet) work? [duplicate] Ask Question Asked 9 years, 10 months ago …

  10. Direction of magnetic field in a solenoid - Physics Stack Exchange

    The north and south pole of a solenoid depends on two factors. One, the direction of the current flow and two, the direction of the winding (clockwise or counter-clockwise). Start by determine the positive …