An electron is moving along the positive x-axis. If uniform magnetic field is applied parallel to the negative z-axis, then A.The electron will experience magnetic force along positive y-axis B.The el

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An electron is moving along the positive x-axis. If uniform magnetic field is applied parallel to the negative z-axis, then

A.The electron will experience magnetic force along positive y-axis

B.The electron will experience magnetic force along negative y-axis

C.The electron will not experience any force in magnetic field

D.The electron will continue to move along the positive x-axis

E.The electron will move along circular path in magnetic field

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TestHub · Accepted Answer

The Lorentz force is given by F → = q v → × B → = - e v → × B → So, F ^ = i ^ × k ^ = - j ^ . F → is along - y axis As the magnetic field is perpendicular to the velocity, motion would be circular.

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