A singly ionized chloride ion (charge ) moves in the horizontal plane with a velocity…
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Problem
A singly ionized chloride ion (charge −e) moves in the horizontal plane with a velocity that is 30∘ north of east. A uniform magnetic field of magnitude B is directed straight upward. Which of the following best describes the direction of the magnetic force acting on the ion?
(a) 30∘ north of west in the horizontal plane
(b) 60∘ south of east in the horizontal plane
(c) 60∘ north of west in the horizontal plane
(d) Vertically downward