The Track in the Figure Is a Reproduction of the Path

question 5

Multiple Choice

The track in the figure is a reproduction of the path of a charged particle in a cloud chamber. If the magnetic field is perpendicular to this sheet of paper, and directed out of the paper, the particle

• A) has a positive charge and has moved from C to A.
• B) has a negative charge and has moved from C to A.
• C) has a positive charge and has moved from A to C.
• D) has a negative charge and has moved from A to C.
• E) is an alpha particle.

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