A Proton Is Traveling South as It Enters a Region

question 46

Multiple Choice

A proton is traveling south as it enters a region that contains a magnetic field. The proton is deflected downward toward the earth. What is the direction of the magnetic field?

• A)downward, toward the earth
• B)west
• C)north
• D)east
• E)south

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