A beam of protons is moving horizontally towards you. As it approaches you, it passes through a magnetic field which is directed upwards. As you see it, the magnetic field will deflect the beam to the:
A
Right
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B
Left
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C
Top
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D
Bottom
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Solution
The correct option is B Left Using Fleming's Left-hand rule as shown in the attached figure, the net force acting on the protons beam experiences a force to the left. Hence, the magnetic field deflects the beam to the left.