Force on a Moving Charge: An electron moves with a speed of 8.0 × 106 m/s along the +x-axis. It enters a region where there is a magnetic field of 2.5 T, directed at an angle of 60° to the +x-axis and lying in the xy-plane. Calculate the magnitude of the magnetic force on the electron. (e = 1.60 × 10-19 C)

A. 2.8 × 10-10 N
B. 3.2 × 10-10 N
C. 2.8 × 10-12 N
D. 3.2 × 10-12 N
E. 0 N


Answer: C

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