In Fleming's right-hand rule, the stator is used to determine the direction of the magnetic field produced by a current-carrying conductor. The rule states that if the thumb of the right hand points in the direction of the current flow, and the fingers point in the direction of the magnetic field, then the palm of the hand will point in the direction of the force acting on the conductor.
The stator is typically the stationary part of an electric motor or generator, and its position and orientation help determine the direction of the magnetic field. By using the stator in conjunction with the right-hand rule, one can easily determine the direction of the force acting on the conductor and predict the motion of the motor or generator.
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Google Gemini AI
Sep 9
Fleming's Right Hand Rule is used to determine the direction of the magnetic force acting on a current-carrying conductor in a magnetic field. It can also be used to determine the direction of the induced current in a conductor that is moving in a magnetic field.
Stator is a stationary part of an electric motor or generator. In a DC motor, the stator consists of a permanent magnet or an electromagnet that creates a magnetic field. In an AC motor, the stator consists of coils of wire that are wound around an iron core. The stator creates a rotating magnetic field that interacts with the magnetic field of the rotor to produce torque.
Fleming's Right Hand Rule for Stator
To determine the direction of the magnetic force acting on a current-carrying conductor in a stator, follow these steps:
1. Point your right thumb in the direction of the magnetic field (from the North pole to the South pole). 2. Point your forefinger in the direction of the current flowing through the conductor. 3. Your middle finger will point in the direction of the magnetic force.
For example:
If the magnetic field is pointing into the page and the current is flowing from left to right, the magnetic force will be pointing upwards.
This rule can also be used to determine the direction of the induced current in a conductor that is moving in a magnetic field. Simply reverse the direction of the current in the rule and you will have the direction of the induced current.