Question

An Alpha particle moves from north to south in an external magnetic field and it experiences a force in downward direction. Find out the direction of magnetic field.


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Answer 1

Answer:

We can remember this diagram using the right-hand rule. If you point your pointer finger in the direction the positive charge is moving, and then your middle finger in the direction of the magnetic field, your thumb points in the direction of the magnetic force pushing on the moving charge.