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Angular vs. Linear Quantities
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Angular vs. Linear Quantities

Right hand rule

Right hand rule

When determining the direction of an angular vector, use the right hand rule: curl the fingers of your right hand in the direction of the circular motion and your thumb points in the vector direction.

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