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Question
The right-hand thumb rule is also called _______ rule.
Options
Newton’s law of motion
Newland’s law of Octave
Mendeleev’s periodic law
Maxwell’s cork- screw
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Solution
The right-hand thumb rule is also called Maxwell’s cork- screw rule.
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