4.Moving Charges and Magnetism
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An electron having a charge e moves with a velocity $v$ in positive $x$ direction. A magnetic field acts on it in positive $y$ direction. The force on the electron acts in (where outward direction is taken as positive $z$-axis).

A

Negative direction of $y$-axis

B

Positive direction of $y$-axis

C

Positive direction of $z$-axis

D

Negative direction of $z$-axis

Solution

(d)

$\vec{F}=-e(\vec{v} \times \bar{B})$

So using right hand thumb rule $\vec{F}$ will be in $-z$ direction.

Standard 12
Physics

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