Question

An electron Enters a magnetic at right angle to as shown in figure.The direction of force acting on the electron will be.

• A. to the right
• B. to the left
• C. out of the page
• D. into the page.

Answer 1

The correct option is D into the page.

Given: Electron enters perpendicular to the magnetic field.

Solution: By applying fleming left hand rule:

Forefinger= magnetic field

Middle finger=current

Thumb=force

Then direction of force experienced by the conductor will be into the page.

Hence the correct answer is D