A magnetic field is directed out of the page. Two charged particles enter from the top and take the paths shown in the figure. Which statement is correct?
A. Particle 1 has a positive charge and particle 2 has a negative charge.
B. Both particles are positively charged.
C. Both particles are negatively charged.
D. Particle one has a negative charge and particle 2 has a positive charge.
E. The direction of the paths depends on the magnitude of the velocity, not on the sign of the charge.
Answer: A
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