An ionized gas contains both positive and negative ions. If it is subjected simultaneously to an electric field along the $+x$ direction and a magnetic field along the $+z$ direction, then

  • [IIT 2000]
  • A

    Positive ions deflect towards $+y$ direction and negative ions towards $-y$ direction

  • B

    All ions deflect towards $+y$ direction

  • C

    All ions deflect towards $-y$ direction

  • D

    Positive ions deflect towards $-y$ direction and negative ions towards $+y$ direction

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