
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 …
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 …
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.
Why and how does the 'clock rule' of electromagnetism (i.e. current ...
Can anybody explain why the 'clock rule' has been designed the way it is? I mean, why is it that the polarity is North pole, if current flows in the anticlockwise sense as viewed from above and vice-
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 …
Difference in winding a coil clockwise vs counter clockwise
Nov 1, 2020 · I was watching a YouTube video on the difference of winding a coil clockwise vs winding a coil counter clockwise. It said the poles would be opposite using the same battery configuration.
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Jul 11, 2016 · Is it always true, for any cycle followed by a gas, that, if the cycle is "travelled" clockwise in the P−V P V plane then the work exchanged by the gas is positive, and viceversa for the clockwise …
Is it true that water go down the drain counterclockwise in the ...
Many websites say that water drain in different directions in Northern, Southern hemispheres. Some people say that Coriolis effect causes it. Some people say that it's not true.
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 …
Why does the Moon or the Earth revolve anti-clockwise?
The question is very simple: Why does the Moon or the Earth or any another planet revolve anti-clockwise? And can any planet (or satellite) revolve clockwise? What is the physical law for this