Q3 · 2025 · Paper 1Simple familiar1 mark
QUESTION 3
A proton travelling to the right enters a region with a magnetic field, as shown.
In which direction will the proton be deflected as it passes through the magnetic field?
(A)
up the page
(B)
into the page
(C)
down the page
(D)
out of the page
WORKED SOLUTION
1 markAnswer A
ANSWER
A
Worked solution
For a positive charge, . Applying the right-hand rule to the directions shown gives a force up the page. Option A.
Selects option A.
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