Answer:
F = 2.01*10^-16N -^k
Step-by-step explanation:
In order to calculate the magnetic force perceived by the bee, you use the following formula:
(1)
q: charge of the bee = 1pC = 1*10^-12 C
The average speed of a bee and the magnetic field of the earth are:
v = 6.70m/s
B = 30*10^-6 T
The bee is flying to the west (-^i). You consider that the magnetic field direction is to the north (^j). Then, the direction of the magnetic force is:
-^i X ^j = -^k
You replace the values of the parameters in the equation (1), in order to calculate the magnitude of the force:

The magnetic force perceived by the bee is 2.01*10^-16N in the -^k direction, that is, toward the ground