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A positive charge is moving with velocity v through a region of space where a uniform magnetic field exists everywhere into the screen, as the figure shows. What is the direction of the magnetic force on the charge just as it enters the field? B (into the screen) ㄨㄨㄨㄨㄨ ㄨㄨㄨㄨㄨ Downward Upward O Right O Into the screen Left O Out of the screen The figure shows three particles with identical charge magnitudes and masses moving through a uniform magnetic field inside a bubble chamber. Which particle has the greatest speed? Particle 3 Particle 1 Particle 2

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Answer: Upward.

The right hand rule states that, to find the direction of the magnetic force on a positive moving charge, the thumb of the right hand point in the direction of v, the fingers in the direction of B, and the force (F) is directed perpendicular to the right hand palm.

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