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A positive charge is moving vertically upwards. When it enters a region of magnetic field directed towards north, what is the direction of the force on the charge?(a) Up(b) Down(c) Left(d) RightThe question was posed to me during an online exam.This is a very interesting question from Motion in a Magnetic Field in division Moving Charges and Magnetism of Physics – Class 12

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The correct answer is (c) Left

Explanation: According to FLEMING’s left-hand rule, the magnetic FORCE will act TOWARDS left. When the POSITIVE charge enters a region of magnetic field directed towards north, the magnetic force will act towards left.



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