102960
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Magnetic Field and Force

Question 102960 • TX-Physics B

What is the direction of the force for a negative charge moving downward in a magnetic field pointing to the left?

Answer
A
out of the screen
B
into the screen
C
upward
D
downward

Explanation

Use the magnetic-force direction rule: for a positive charge, the force points in the direction of velocity crossed with the magnetic field. A downward velocity crossed with a leftward field points into the screen. Because the charge is negative, the force is in the opposite direction: out of the screen, choice A.

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