Class 10 Science - Chapter Magnetic effects of Electric Current NCERT Solutions | A positively-charged particle (alpha-par

Welcome to the NCERT Solutions for Class 10th Science - Chapter Magnetic effects of Electric Current. This page offers a step-by-step solution to the specific question from Exercise 4, Question 3: a positively charged particle alpha particle pro....
Question 3

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

Answer

(d) The direction of the magnetic field can be determined by applying Fleming’s left hand rule. According this rule, if we arrange the thumb, the centre finger, and the forefinger of the left hand at right angles to each other, then the thumb points towards the direction of the magnetic force, the centre finger gives the direction of current, and the forefinger points in the direction of magnetic field. As the direction of a positively charged alpha particle is towards west, the direction of current will be the same i.e., towards the west. If the direction of magnetic force is towards the north. Hence, according to Fleming’s left hand rule, the direction of the magnetic field will be upwards.

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