An electron (charge magnitude ) travels at perpendicular to a uniform magnetic field of

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Problem

An electron (charge magnitude

1.60\times10^{-19}\,\text{C}

) travels at

4.0\times10^{6}\,\text{m}\,\text{s}^{-1}

perpendicular to a uniform magnetic field of

25\,\text{mT}

. What is the magnitude of the magnetic force on the electron? (a)

4.0\times10^{-14}\,\text{N}

(b)

1.6\times10^{-13}\,\text{N}

(c)

1.6\times10^{-14}\,\text{N}

(d)

8.0\times10^{-15}\,\text{N}