A positive charge enters a uniform magnetic field as shown. What is the direction of the magnetic force? A. out of the page X X X X X X B. into the page C. downward VA X X X XX X D. to the right E. to the left X X X X X X

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A positive charge enters a uniform magnetic field as shown. What
is the direction of the magnetic force?
A. out of the page
X X X X X X
B. into the page
C. downward
D. to the right
VA
X X X XX X
E. to the left
X X X X X X
Transcribed Image Text:A positive charge enters a uniform magnetic field as shown. What is the direction of the magnetic force? A. out of the page X X X X X X B. into the page C. downward D. to the right VA X X X XX X E. to the left X X X X X X
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The direction of the magnetic force can be find using the right hand thumb rule. Where the thumb indicates the direction of the velocity of the uniform charge and its perpendicular figure denotes the direction of the magnetic filed.

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