Question

An electron is released such that is has an inital speed of 4.0x10⁵ m/s from the left to right across the page. A magnetic field of 1.2T is present at an angle of 30 to the horizontal direction (or positive x-axis). What are the magnitude and direction of the magnetic force on the electron?

a.) 3.8x10^-14 N, into the page

b.) None of the choices

c.) 6.7x10^-14 N, into the page

d.) 6.7x10^-14 N, out of the page

e.) 3.8x10^-14 N, out the page

Answer 1