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, the direction of the magnetic force on a negatively charged particle moving to the right above a current-carrying wire flowing to the right is upward.

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