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Question
An electron is moving along positive x-axis in a magnetic field which is parallel to the positive y-axis. In what direction will the magnetic force be acting on the electron?
Options
Along -x axis
Along -z axis
Along +z axis
Along -y axis
Solution
Along -z axis
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