48. An electron follows a circular trajectory (path) in a plane perpendicular to a uniform magnetic field. If the field points out of the plane of the page, the electron moves: a) clockwise in the plane of the page b) counterclockwise in the plane of the page c) neither of the above is correct d) more info is needed to determine

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48. An electron follows a circular trajectory (path) in a plane perpendicular to a uniform magnetic
field. If the field points out of the plane of the page, the electron moves:
a) clockwise in the plane of the page
b) counterclockwise in the plane of the page
c) neither of the above is correct
d) more info is needed to determine
Transcribed Image Text:48. An electron follows a circular trajectory (path) in a plane perpendicular to a uniform magnetic field. If the field points out of the plane of the page, the electron moves: a) clockwise in the plane of the page b) counterclockwise in the plane of the page c) neither of the above is correct d) more info is needed to determine
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The direction of magnetic field (B)= out of the page

Direction of velocity of lectron/ direction of current= not known

Direction of magnetic force= not known

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