Question

An electron is moving directly toward you in a horizontal path when it suddenly enters a uniform magnetic field that is either vertical or horizontal.

If the electron begins to curve upward in its motion just after it enters the field, you can conclude that the direction of the magnetic field is
If the electron begins to curve upward in its motion just after it enters the field, you can conclude that the direction of the magnetic field is
upward.
downward.
to your left.
to your right.

Answer 1

To your left

Step-by-step explanation:

The direction of the force exerted on charged particle due to a magnetic field is given by the right-hand-rule, where:

- The index finger indicates the direction of motion of the electron

- the middle finger gives the direction of the magnetic field

- the thumb gives the direction of the force if the particle is positively charged - otherwise, the direction is reversed

in this case, we have an electron (so, a negatively charged particle):

- The direction of motion (index finger) is horizontal, toward you

- The electron begins to curve upward as it enters the field, so this means that the force exerted on the electrons is upward --> the thumb must point downward (because the electron is negatively charged)

- The index finger gives us the direction of the magnetic field: therefore, to your left.