A Negatively Charged Particle -Q Is Moving to the Right

question 156

Multiple Choice

A negatively charged particle -Q is moving to the right, directly above a wire having a current I flowing to the right, as shown in the figure. In what direction is the magnetic force exerted on the particle due to the current?

• A) into the page
• B) out of the page
• C) downward
• D) upward
• E) The magnetic force is zero because the velocity is parallel to the current.

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