Determine the magnitude of the force on an electron traveling 5.85×105 m/s horizontally to the east in a vertically upward magnetic field of strength 0.20 T . Express your answer to two significant figures and include the appropriate units. Determine the direction of the force on an electron.

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Determine the magnitude of the force on an electron traveling 5.85×105 m/s horizontally to the east in a vertically upward magnetic field of strength 0.20 T .
Express your answer to two significant figures and include the appropriate units. Determine the direction of the force on an electron.
 
 
 
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Given data,

The velocity of the electron,

v=5.85×105 m/s

Magnetic field strength B=0.2 T

Charge of an electron q=1.6×10-19 C

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