A positively charged particle has a velocity in the negative z direction at point P. The magnetic force on the particle at this point is in the negative y direction. Which one of the following statements about the magnetic field at point P can be determined from this data?
a. Bx is positive.
b. Bz is positive.
c. By is negative.
d. By is positive.
e. Bx is negative.
a
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