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If an electron is released at the equator and falls toward earth under the influence of gravity, the magnetic force on the electron will be toward the

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Using Fleming’s left hand rule,

The magnetic force on the electron will be west. Example: If it is dropped above the equator in Africa, the electron will head towards North America.
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