An electron moves in the negative z direction (of a Cartesian coordinate system), through a uniform magnetic field oriented in the positive x direction. In what direction is the magnetic force experienced by the electron

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Answer:

negative y direction

Explanation:

Use Fleming's left hand rule

Fleming’s left - hand rule states that if we stretch the thumb, middle finger and the index finger of the left hand in such a way that they make an angle of 90 degrees(Perpendicular to each other) and the conductor or charged particle placed in the magnetic field experiences Magnetic force.

Such that:

 Thumb: It points towards the direction of force (F)

Middle Finger: It represents the direction of the current (I)

Index Finger:  It represents the direction of the magnetic field (B)  

Since current travels in the opposite direction to the negatively charged electron you have to point the middle finger in the positive z direction and Index finger in positive x direction. Then the thumb will be poinTed in the negative y direction