A Negatively Charged Particle Is Moving to the Right,directly Above

question 634

Multiple Choice

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

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