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Magnetic Field and Force

Question 13 • TX-Physics B

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
down
C
right
D
left

Explanation

For a positive charge, the magnetic force points in the direction of velocity crossed with the magnetic field. Using the right-hand rule, point your fingers up (the motion) and curl them out of the screen (the field); your thumb points right. So the force is to the right, choice C.

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