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Magnetic Field and Force — Quiz

Question 4 • Physics

A positive charge moving up enters a magnetic field pointing out of the screen. What is the direction of the magnetic force on the charge?

Answer
A
up
B
left
C
right
D
down

Explanation

For a positive charge, the magnetic force points in the direction of velocity crossed with the magnetic field. The charge moves up and the field points out of the screen; using the right-hand rule, up crossed with out points right. So the force is to the right, choice C.

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