Magnetic Field of a Long Wire: A long, straight, horizontal wire carries current toward the east. An electron moves toward the east alongside and just south of the wire. What is the direction of the magnetic force on the electron?

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


Answer: B

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a.
A current will flow in the wire.

b.
The wire will be pushed perpendicular to the plane of the magnetic field.

c.
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d.
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