Question

A duck is flying east 15 m/s and simple air friction has caused the duck to have a small charge. The earths magnetic field points to the north. What direction is the magnetic force on the duck?

Answer 1

Given

A duck is flying east 15 m/s and simple air friction has caused the duck to have a small charge. The earths magnetic field points to the north.

To find

What direction is the magnetic force on the duck?

Step-by-step explanation

Considering the current towards east

Using the Flemming's left hand rule, the magnetic force will be upwards.

Conclusion

The magnetic force will be upwards.