Why does the right hand rule exist? Why don’t the laws of the universe result in a left hand rule instead?
The right hand rule could totally have been the left hand rule. You just need to use different fingers with a different gestures if you think about it. The right hand rule does not define the laws of nature.
The Short Answer
The right hand rule could totally have been the left hand rule. You just need to use different fingers with a different gestures if you think about it. The right hand rule does not define the laws of nature. It is just a way people come up with to visualize the relations of all of those forces and directions of movement. It is purely a product of convention. As to why the relation between all the elements that compose the right hand rule is this way, that really is a similar question to why the earth goes around the sun, and why birds can fly.
Analysis
Key Concepts: Hand, rule, right
This explanation focuses on hand, rule, right and spans 105 words across 6 sentences. At 54% above the average Space & Astronomy explanation (68 words), this is one of the more thorough answers in this category, reflecting the complexity of the underlying question.
What This Answer Covers
The explanation opens with: “The right hand rule could totally have been the left hand rule.” It then elaboratesultimately building toward a complete picture across 6 connected points.
How This Compares in Space & Astronomy
Ranked #102 of 500 Space & Astronomy questions by answer depth (top 21%). This places it in the comprehensive tier — the top quarter of most thoroughly answered questions. Questions at this depth typically involve multi-faceted topics requiring nuanced explanation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a simple explanation for why the right hand rule exist? why don't the laws of the universe result in a left hand rule instead?
The right hand rule could totally have been the left hand rule. You just need to use different fingers with a different gestures if you think about it. The right hand rule does not define the laws of nature. It is just a way people come up with to…
How detailed is this explanation compared to similar Space & Astronomy questions?
This is one of the most thorough answer at 105 words, ranked #102 of 500 Space & Astronomy questions by depth. The key concepts covered are hand, rule, right.
What approach does this answer take to explain the right hand rule exist? why don't the laws of the univers?
The explanation uses direct explanation across 105 words. It is categorized under Space & Astronomy and addresses the question through 1 analytical lens.