Conceptual Test 2A

At a particular instant in time, an electron has a velocity v to the right. A uniform magnetic field, which is perpendicular to the velocity, acts on the electron, applying a force up as shown.

What direction is the magnetic field?

Next question : B - Field from two wires.

List of conceptual questions for test 2.

Created by Andrew Duffy, Boston University Physics Department.

Last update July 16, 1998