A negatively charged particle is moving to the right,directly above a wire having a current flowing to the right,as shown in the figure.In which direction is the magnetic force exerted on the particle?
A) into the page
B) out of the page
C) downward
D) upward
E) The magnetic force is zero since the velocity is parallel to the current.

Question

A negatively charged particle is moving to the right,directly above a wire having a current flowing to the right,as shown in the figure.In which direction is the magnetic force exerted on the particle? 
A) into the page 
B) out of the page 
C) downward 
D) upward 
E) The magnetic force is zero since the velocity is parallel to the current.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

According to the right-hand rule, when a particle with negative charge moves to the right and there is a current flowing to the right below the particle, the magnetic force will be upward.

A Negatively Charged Particle Is Moving to the Right,directly Above