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A proton is to orbit Earth at the equator using Earth's magnetic field to supply part of the necessary centripetal force. In what direction should the proton move
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A proton is to orbit Earth at the equator using Earth's magnetic field to supply part of the necessary centripetal force. In what direction should the proton move

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Answer: west
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The direction of is towards down and the centripetal force is towards down. So, the proton must move towards west in order to orbit earth.
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