A Proton Moves Across the Earth's Equator in a Northwesterly

question 5

Multiple Choice

A proton moves across the Earth's equator in a northwesterly direction.At this point the Earth's magnetic field has a direction due north and is parallel to the surface.What is the direction of the force acting on the proton at this instant?

• A) toward the northeast
• B) into the Earth's surface
• C) toward the northwest
• D) out of the Earth's surface

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