Direction of induced emf and current in Generator

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Joined Dec 28, 2025
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Hi again,
I was browsing for detailed info about induced emf and induced current in generators while found this interesting article :

I've found this page , with very good clear explanation :

https://www.cmm.gov.mo/eng/exhibition/secondfloor/moreinfo/2_4_1_ACGenerator.html

Except for one thing ,
the direction of induced currents on the image below :

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What about the direction of induced current?

Should we follow the right hand rule in determining direction of induced current?



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Going Back to initial image :
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Lets consider the "dark (grey)" conductor of the half-loop that is rotating inside the magnetic field

From 0 degree to 180 degree : "the grey" conductor is going in downward direction.



--->>>> If we follow right hand rule the direction of induced current should be exactly opposite to the direction, shown on the picture.




Found similar issues in many other sites.
Which is correct ?

Thank you.
 
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