A beam of electrons projected along the +x-axis experiences a force due to a magnetic field along the +y-axis. What is the direction of the magnetic field?
Answer: Along the +Z-axis.
Solution
For electrons, F=−e(v×B). With v along +x and F along +y, a field along +z gives −e(x^×z^)=−e(−y^)=+y^, so B is along the +Z-axis.
CBSE Class 12 Board · 2010 · All India · Subjective