At a particular instant, an electron moves toward the east in a uniform magnetic field that is directed straight downward. The magnetic force that acts on it is

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


D

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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