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altered, but after certain transient phenomena, called induction currents, have subsided, the distribution of the current will be found to be the same as if no magnetic force were in action.

The only force which acts on electric currents is electromotive force, which must be distinguished from the mechanical force which is the subject of this chapter.


Fig. 25.

Relations between the positive directions of motion and of rotation indicated by three right-handed screws.

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