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riseofphoenix
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Right Hand Rule doesn't work for this problem?
Consider an electron near the Earth's equator. In which direction does it tend to deflect if its velocity is directed in each of the following directions?
I DON'T get this!
I know they're basically saying this:
Velocity of electron (v) x Directuib if Earth's magnetic field (B) = direction ------> electron goes OPPOSITE this direction.
But my question is, HOW do I go about determining what South x North equal? or West x North equal? It makes NO sense!
I've tried using Fleming's Right Hand rule but I can only move my middle finger (which represents velocity v) in just a few directions -__-
Consider an electron near the Earth's equator. In which direction does it tend to deflect if its velocity is directed in each of the following directions?
I DON'T get this!
I know they're basically saying this:
Velocity of electron (v) x Directuib if Earth's magnetic field (B) = direction ------> electron goes OPPOSITE this direction.
But my question is, HOW do I go about determining what South x North equal? or West x North equal? It makes NO sense!
I've tried using Fleming's Right Hand rule but I can only move my middle finger (which represents velocity v) in just a few directions -__-