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

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


Answer: A

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