PHYS 1112 Module 9 Activities 2

Activity 2 — Magnetic Force and the Right Hand Rule

A positive charge enters a uniform magnetic field as shown.  What is the direction of the magnetic force?


A negative charge enters a uniform magnetic field as shown.  What is the direction of the magnetic force?


A positive charge enters a uniform magnetic field as shown.  What is the direction of the magnetic force?


A negative charge enters a uniform magnetic field as shown.  What is the direction of the magnetic force?


 For each of the following, determine the sign of the charge (+ or -):