A positively charged particle (alpha particle) projected towards west is deflected towards north by a magnetic field. The direction of magnetic field is:
(a) towards south

(b) towards east

(c) downward

(d) upward
Using right-hand thumb rule, the direction of magnetic field will be upward. Thus, option (d) is correct

Question

Using right-hand thumb rule, the direction of magnetic field will be upward. Thus, option (d) is correct

Philoid · Accepted Answer

Using right-hand thumb rule, the direction of magnetic field will be upward. Thus, option (d) is correct