Question

a uniform magnetic field is directed horizontally towards the east, and a negative charge is moving east through this magnetic field. in what direction, if at all, is the magnetic force on the particle?multiple choiceupwardsdownwardswestwardsnorthwardsthere is no magnetic force on the particle.

Answer 1

Answer: Downwards

Explanation: The right-hand rule gives the direction of the magnetic force on a charged particle moving through a magnetic field.

In this case, since the negative charge is moving east and the magnetic field is directed towards the east, the magnetic force on the particle would be directed downwards.

Therefore, the correct answer is downwards.