A beam of electrons is sent in the positive x direction in a region with a uniform magnetic field B in the positive y direction and a uniform electric field E in the positive z direction. At which of the following speeds would the electrons be deflected in the positive z direction? A) v = E/B B) There is no speed for which this will happen. C) v E/B

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A beam of electrons is sent in the positive x direction in a region with a uniform magnetic field B in the positive y direction and a uniform electric field E in the positive z direction. At which of the following speeds would the electrons be deflected in the positive z direction?
A) v = E/B
B) There is no speed for which this will happen.
C) v < E/B
D) v > E/B

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The Answer of A beam of electrons is sent in the positive x direction in a region with a uniform magnetic field B in the positive y direction and a uniform electric field E in the positive z direction. At which of the following speeds would the electrons be deflected in the positive z direction?
A) v = E/B
B) There is no speed for which this will happen.
C) v < E/B
D) v > E/B

A Beam of Electrons Is Sent in the Positive X