A negatively charged particle is moving to the right,directly above a wire having a current flowing to the right,as shown below.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 below.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, when a negatively charged particle moves to the right above a wire carrying a current to the right, the magnetic force acts upward on the particle. Therefore, the correct answer is D.

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