Force on a Moving Charge: A proton, moving north, enters a magnetic field. Because of this field, the proton curves downward. We may conclude that the magnetic field must have a component

A. downward.
B. upward.
C. towards the east.
D. towards the west.
E. towards the north.


Answer: C

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A.


B.

C.

D.
fn,B = 2fn,A

E.
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