The figure shows the motion of electrons in a wire which is near the N pole of a magnet. The wire will be pushed:
A) toward the magnet
B) away from the magnet
C) downward
D) upward
E) along its length

Question

The figure shows the motion of electrons in a wire which is near the N pole of a magnet. The wire will be pushed: 
A) toward the magnet 
B) away from the magnet 
C) downward 
D) upward 
E) along its length

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The wire experiences a force perpendicular to both the magnetic field direction and the direction of electron motion. According to the right-hand rule, the force is directed upward in this scenario.

The Figure Shows the Motion of Electrons in a Wire