Why and how does the 'clock rule' of electromagnetism (i.e. current flows clockwise as seen from the south pole of an electromagnet) work?

Daniella Reyes

Daniella Reyes

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2022-09-22

Why and how does the 'clock rule' of electromagnetism (i.e. current flows clockwise as seen from the south pole of an electromagnet) work?

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Abagail Stephenson

Abagail Stephenson

Beginner2022-09-23Added 9 answers

By observing the direction of current in the anticlockwise direction, you see a capital N (for North Pole); in clockwise direction, you see a capital S (for South Pole). Try it on a piece of paper. However, as stated above, it's just a convention.

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