A proton projected towards east is deflected towards south by a magnetic field. The direction of the magnetic field is

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Upward

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Solution

The correct option is B Upward
The proton is projected towards east and the direction of magnetic force on the proton is along south.

Using right hand thumb rule, the direction of the magnetic field is vertically upwards as shown in the figure.
Hence, the correct answer is option (2).

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A proton projected towards east is deflected towards south by a magnetic field. The direction of the magnetic field is

The correct option is B UpwardThe proton is projected towards east and the direction of magnetic force on the proton is along south. Using right hand thumb rule, the direction of the magnetic field is vertically upwards as shown in the figure. Hence, the correct answer is option (2).

The correct option is B Upward
The proton is projected towards east and the direction of magnetic force on the proton is along south.

Using right hand thumb rule, the direction of the magnetic field is vertically upwards as shown in the figure.
Hence, the correct answer is option (2).