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Analysis of Force Equation

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An electron is moving towards east in a magnetic field acting vertically downwards. So the electron is deflected towards:

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South

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North

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East

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West

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Solution

The correct option is A South
An electron is moving towards east in a magnetic field acting vertically downwards. So, the electron is deflected in a mutually perpendicular direction to magnetic field. Using Fleming's left hand rule it is in south direction .

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