An Electron Moves with a Speed of 3

question 29

Multiple Choice

An electron moves with a speed of 3.0 × 10⁴ m/s perpendicular to a uniform magnetic field of 0.40 T. What is the magnitude of the magnetic force on the electron?

• A) 4.8 × 10^-14 N
• B) 1.9 × 10^-15 N
• C) 5 × 10^-20 N
• D) 2.2 × 10^-24 N
• E) zero

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