Question

An electron moves in the plane of this paper toward the top of the page. A magnetic field is also in the plane of the page and directed toward the right. The direction of the magnetic force on the electron is described by which of the following?

a.toward the right edge of the page

b.toward the bottom of the page

c.toward the top of the page

d.toward the left edge of the page

e.upward out of the page

f.downward into the page

Answer 1

e.upward out of the page.

Explanation: A magnetic field is a term used to describe the area around a magnet in which the influence of the magnetic forces are felt. A typical example of the influence of a magnetic field can be observed when a particular permanent bar magnet attracts all the charged particles to its self. The charged particles include iron etc.