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An electron moving with a uniform velocity along the positive x-direction enters a magnetic field directed along the positive y-direction. The force on the electron is directed along

Option: 1

Positive y-direction


Option: 2

Negative y-direction


Option: 3

Positive z-direction


Option: 4

Negative z-direction


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The direction of the force on a moving charge is given by right hand rule . Point the thumb of the right hand in the direction of v, the fingers in the direction of B, and a perpendicular to the palm points in the direction of F.

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