A negative charge with a constant velocity v reaches a left-pointing area of a uniform magnetic field. What is the direction of the charge's magnetic force?
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Since the charge is negative (-Q) and the magnetic field is pointing to the left (-B), the magnetic force will be in the opposite direction. Show more…
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