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Meaning of right-hand rule | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

  1. A common mnemonic for understanding notation conventions for vectors in three dimensions.
  2. The systematic use of right-hand turnings to solve a maze.

Equivalents

Examples

“A very convenient method for determining this relation is the Fleming right-hand rule. In this rule the fingers of the right hand are utilized as follows[…]”
“Worse yet, the right-hand rule does not work for all mazes.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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