Three charges are moving to the right when they enter a region where there is a uniform B-field into the page/screen. The charges have identical mass and speed. Which of the charge(s) is negative? B (into paper) O #3 only O #1 only O #1, #2, and #3 O #2 only

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### Physics Concept Application: Identifying Negative Charges in a Magnetic Field

**Problem Statement:**

Three charges are moving to the right when they enter a region where there is a uniform magnetic field (B-field) directed into the page/screen. The charges have identical mass and speed. Which of the charge(s) is negative?

**Diagram Description:**

- The diagram shows three charged particles labeled as #1, #2, and #3 which enter the magnetic field (denoted by 'x' symbols indicating the field is directed into the page).
- The paths of the charges are illustrated using dashed blue lines:
  - Charge #1 follows a curved path bending upward.
  - Charge #2 follows a clockwise circular path.
  - Charge #3 follows a counterclockwise circular path.

The magnetic field symbol **B (into paper)** signifies that the field is pointing perpendicularly into the plane of the image.

**Given Options:**

- ⭕ #3 only
- ⭕ #1 only
- ⭕ #1, #2, and #3
- ⭕ #2 only

**Key Concepts:**

- The force (F) on a moving charge in a magnetic field is given by \( \vec{F} = q (\vec{v} \times \vec{B}) \).
  - Here, \( \vec{v} \) is the velocity of the charge.
  - \( \vec{B} \) is the magnetic field.
  - The direction of \( \vec{F} \) is given by the right-hand rule for positively charged particles, and the force on a negatively charged particle will be in the opposite direction.

### Analysis:

1. **Path #1:**
   - If the force causes the charge to turn upward, the right-hand rule would indicate that the charge is positive. Since the force direction given is perpendicular to the velocity and magnetic field, this suggests Charge #1 is **not** negative.

2. **Path #2:**
   - The clockwise path suggests a force directing radially inwards; using the right-hand rule, this path corresponds to a negative charge.

3. **Path #3:**
   - The counterclockwise path, conversely, suggests a force directing radially outwards; using the right-hand rule, this path corresponds to a positive charge. 

Considering these observations, charge #2’s path conforms to the behavior of a negative charge whilst
Transcribed Image Text:### Physics Concept Application: Identifying Negative Charges in a Magnetic Field **Problem Statement:** Three charges are moving to the right when they enter a region where there is a uniform magnetic field (B-field) directed into the page/screen. The charges have identical mass and speed. Which of the charge(s) is negative? **Diagram Description:** - The diagram shows three charged particles labeled as #1, #2, and #3 which enter the magnetic field (denoted by 'x' symbols indicating the field is directed into the page). - The paths of the charges are illustrated using dashed blue lines: - Charge #1 follows a curved path bending upward. - Charge #2 follows a clockwise circular path. - Charge #3 follows a counterclockwise circular path. The magnetic field symbol **B (into paper)** signifies that the field is pointing perpendicularly into the plane of the image. **Given Options:** - ⭕ #3 only - ⭕ #1 only - ⭕ #1, #2, and #3 - ⭕ #2 only **Key Concepts:** - The force (F) on a moving charge in a magnetic field is given by \( \vec{F} = q (\vec{v} \times \vec{B}) \). - Here, \( \vec{v} \) is the velocity of the charge. - \( \vec{B} \) is the magnetic field. - The direction of \( \vec{F} \) is given by the right-hand rule for positively charged particles, and the force on a negatively charged particle will be in the opposite direction. ### Analysis: 1. **Path #1:** - If the force causes the charge to turn upward, the right-hand rule would indicate that the charge is positive. Since the force direction given is perpendicular to the velocity and magnetic field, this suggests Charge #1 is **not** negative. 2. **Path #2:** - The clockwise path suggests a force directing radially inwards; using the right-hand rule, this path corresponds to a negative charge. 3. **Path #3:** - The counterclockwise path, conversely, suggests a force directing radially outwards; using the right-hand rule, this path corresponds to a positive charge. Considering these observations, charge #2’s path conforms to the behavior of a negative charge whilst
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