An electron travels in the $+ \hat { x }$ direction, and the magnetic field points in the $+ \hat { y }$ direction. The direction of the force acting on the electron is
A) $- \hat { x }$
B) $- \hat { Z }$
C) $- \hat { y }$
D) $+ \hat { z }$

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The force direction on a charged particle moving in a magnetic field can be determined using the right-hand rule. For an electron (negative charge) moving in the $+ \hat { x }$ direction with a magnetic field in the $+ \hat { y }$ direction, the force acts in the $- \hat { z }$ direction.

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