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If an electron while coming vertically from outerspace enter the earth's magnetic field, then in which direction will the electron deflect ?

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Ans: Electron deflects towards west.

We know that direction of earth's magnetic field is towards north. And velocity of electron is downwards.
Applying flemings left hand rule, The direction of force towards west. Therefore an electron coming from outside deflect towards west.

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