An electron beam is moving from left to right of the observer, and the magnetic field is acting vertically upwards. The direction of the force acting on the electron is :-

Towards the observer

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Downwards

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Away from the observer

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Upwards

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Solution

The correct option is C Away from the observer
Using Fleming's left-hand rule, we can find the direction of force.

Therefore, away from observer.

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