Question

A proton and an electron are moving in the +x direction in a magnetic field in the +z

direction. What are the directions of the forces on the proton and electron?

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Force on a moving charge is given by the following relation

F = q ( v x B )

for proton

q = e , v = vi , B = Bk

F = e ( vi x Bk )

= Bev - j

= - Bevj

The direction of force is along negative of y axis or -y - axis.

for electron

q = - e , v = vi , B = Bk

F = - e ( vi x Bk )

= - Bev - j

= Bevj

The direction of force is along positive of y axis or + y - axis.