The direction of the rotor in an induction motor is not directly determined by the current. Instead, it's determined by the interaction between the magnetic fields produced by the stator winding currents and the rotor currents.

Here's how it works:

1. Stator winding currents: When an alternating current (AC) is passed through the stator windings, it creates a rotating magnetic field. The direction of this rotating field depends on the phase sequence of the AC supply.

2. Rotor currents: The rotating magnetic field from the stator induces currents in the rotor windings. These currents are called induced currents.

3. Magnetic interaction: The induced currents in the rotor create a magnetic field that interacts with the stator's rotating magnetic field. This interaction causes a torque to be applied to the rotor, forcing it to rotate in the same direction as the rotating magnetic field.

In short:

- The stator currents create the rotating magnetic field.

- The rotor currents are induced by the rotating field.

- The interaction of these magnetic fields drives the rotor.

The direction of the rotor's rotation is determined by the direction of the rotating magnetic field, which, in turn, is determined by the phase sequence of the AC supply to the stator windings.