\begin{definition}[Definition:Right-Hand Rule/Axial Vector]
Let $\mathbf V$ be an axial vector acting with respect to an axis of rotation $R$.
Consider a right hand with its fingers curled round $R$ so that the fingers are pointed in the direction of rotation of $\mathbf V$ around $R$.
The '''right-hand rule''' is the convention that the direction of $\mathbf V$ is the direction in which the thumb is pointing:
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\end{definition}