An electron, moving south, enters a magnetic field of certain strength. Because of this field the electron curves upward. What is the direction of the magnetic field?

A)

downward
B)

towards the east
C)

upward
D)

towards the west
E)

towards the north


D

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A. f increases
decreases.
B. f does not change, increases.
C. f decreases, increases.
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