A uniform magnetic field is directed horizontally toward the north, and a positive charge is moving west

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A uniform magnetic field is directed horizontally toward the north, and a positive charge is moving west through this field. Is there a magnetic force on this charge, and if so, in what direction? Explain.

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When a charged particle is moving perpendicular to the field then it experiences a magnetic force The expression for magnetic force acts on charge particle in uniform magnetic field is F qvB Where q is the charge v is the velocity and q is magnetic field strength The direction of the magnetic force is described by the right hand rule If we point the index finger of right hand in the direction of the velocity of the positive charge and the middle finger in the direction of the magnetic field the ...View the full answer

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