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An electron moving in the positive y direction at right angles to a magnetic field, experiences a magnetic force in the negative x direction. what is the direction of the magnetic field?
a) it is in the negative z direction
b) it is in the postive y direction
c)it is in the positive z direction
d) it is in the negative x direction
e) it is in the postive x direction
electron moves in positive y direction
magnetic feild is perpendicular to the electron
magnetic force in the negative x direction
using right hand rule
magnetic force is given as
Force =q * V X B
now, v = v * j
Force = - F i
as the charge on the electron is negative ,
the field is out of the page , c)it is in the positive z direction