College Physics (7th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32160-183-1
ISBN 13: 978-0-32160-183-4

Chapter 19 - Magnetism - Learning Path Questions and Exercises - Multiple Choice Questions - Page 687: 7

Answer

(a) up

Work Step by Step

The direction of velocity should be taken as negative. Using the right-hand rule, since the electron is negatively charged , the fingers should point west and the thumb should align with north so that the palm faces up. which is the direction of the magnetic field.
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