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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:

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Right
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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.
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