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Virtual Lab: Magnetic Induction (X-ray)
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This clip adds in the v x B "cross-product" vectors.

Remember, you can figure out the "cross product" from the "right hand rule." Hold your hand flat. Point your thumb in the direction of the first term (the v vector). Point your other four fingers in the direction of the last term (the B vector).

The v x B vector is then in the direction perpendicular to your hand (away from the palm).

 
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