A uniform magnetic field lies in the positive -direction. An electron moving in the negative -direction enters the region of the magnetic field. Which of the following statements is true about the direction of motion of the electron?
A. Electron moves in a circle whose plane is parallel to the plane B. Electron moves in a circle whose plane is parallel to the plane C. Electron moves faster in the negative -direction D. Electron changes direction and begins to move in the positive -direction
Correct Answer: A
Explanation
A charge moving with a velocity at an angle to the magnetic field experiences a force given by The magnitude of the force is in tesla where is the angle between and and the direction of this force is perpendicular to both the velocity of the particle and the magnetic field . That is the magnetic force is perpendicular to the plane formed by and . The direction of this force is also suggested by Fleming's left hand rule which states. If the thumb, the first finger and the middle finger of the left hand are held mutually perpendicular such that the first finger points in the direction of the field and the middle finger in the direction of a moving positive charge, the thumb points in the direction of the force on the charge. Now, following the left hand rule, we have If however the charge is a positive charge, then the force will be in the opposite direction.urther note:ecause for circular motion, so that (radius of circular path) also and also, In summary, the motion of the electron will be in a circle (cyclotron) and in the direction of the force it experiences in the magnetic ficld.s stated earlier, the magnetic force will be perpendicular to the plane formed by both and i.e. or plane, though rendering Option incorrect.